Tuesday, January 22, 2019

My First Book of Sewing Review & GIVEAWAY

Learn how to sew with My First Book of Sewing by Catherine Guidicelli! This pretty book is ideal for learning and practicing hand and machine sewing basics. It's contents are presented with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. The Introduction covers essential sewing skills and techniques. It is a handy reference to be returned to over and over. The 22 beginner friendly sewing Projects are suitable for girls. These practical applications allow for skill and technique development. Make some fun and functional items while building your sewing confidence! All sewing projects are listed below. Measurements are in both inches and metric. Patterns, a Glossary and Conversion Chart are found at the back. Knowing how to sew opens up a world of creative possibilities! Dover Publications released this 240 page paperback on October 17, 2018. Get your copy below!


Contents

INTRODUCTION
Materials
Fabrics
Sewing by hand
Sewing with the machine

PROJECTS
Customized jeans
Yo-yo badges
Flower blossoms
Butterfly knots
Scrunchies
Bandannas
Triangle scarf with braid
Striped scarf
Headbands
Bookmark
String of pennants

Drawstring bags
Tissue pouches
Planner cover
Pillow cover
Small bins with square base
Fox pillow
Funny charms
Lined tote bag
Tutu-style skirt
Lined pencil case
Apron

PATTERNS
GLOSSARY
CONVERSION CHART



Striped scarf, page 99.


Funny Charms page, 183.

My First Book of Sewing is available worldwide at Dover Publications. Dover, Great Books, Variety & Value Since 1941. Check out their catalog at Dover Publications. Dover has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until February 5, 2019. Canadian & US addresses only. Good luck!


30 comments:

  1. Another item I'd like to receive is the The Art of Stone Painting

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  2. I'd also like to have The Murder on the Links book . I am an Agatha Christie fan!

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  3. Fannie Farmer Original 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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  4. I would like A Year of Stone Painting.

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  5. The Art of Stone Painting: 30 Designs to Spark Your Creativity looks cute

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  6. I would like to have Artful Quotes and The Art Of Stone Painting.

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  7. I like Art Masterpieces to Color: 60 Great Paintings from Botticelli to Picasso.

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  8. Creative Haven coloring book.
    Marilyn

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  9. I would also like Creative Haven Magical Mandalas Coloring Book: By the Illustrator of the Mystical Mandala Coloring Book!

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  10. Oh the beautifull things I love the creative coloring book

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  11. i used to get the color page and then i love the book they have

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  12. I'd love to get Art Masterpieces to Color: 60 Great Paintings from Botticelli to Picasso!

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  13. I like any of the Make in A Day books!

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  14. Spa Apothecary: Natural Bath & Beauty Recipes

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  15. I would love the Creative Colouring book!

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  16. I am fascinated with the different 'wind toys' since a child, would love to learn to make them.. the book ...Easy-to-Make Whirligigs would be nice!

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  17. The Creative Colouring book would be nice.

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  18. https://twitter.com/hmrcarlson/status/1090080734646362112

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  19. I would love The Gift Wrapping Book: Over 150 Ideas for All Occasions.

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  20. I would love to read We Wanted a Farm By Maurice G Kains. We just a small place in the country and we are wanting to learn to be more self sustainable!

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  21. Another item I'd love to have is "Creative Haven Dogs Dot-to-Dot" by Arkady Roytman.

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  22. Would probably want to get my mom a gift card to Dover because although I know she loves to read I wouldn't feel confident enough to buy her a book without knowing for sure that she wanted it haha!

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  23. Another item I would like is a coloring book called Alaskan wildlife.

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  24. I would love the Alice in Wonderland coloring book: http://store.doverpublications.com/0486813746.html

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  25. I would love to check out the Art of Stone painting

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  26. I think "Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More Than 130 Designs from Trendy to Traditional" looks good.

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  27. I'd like to give this book "Spa Apothecary: Natural Bath & Beauty Recipes"

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  28. I would also love to give the Game On! MORE Awesome Activities for Clever Kids book to my daughter.

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  29. I love this! Great artwork for my room. Thanks for sharing.

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