A Kid's Guide to Sewing

This is a great reference book for young people who want to learn to sew. It's also good for refreshing adults' techniques. I got a second copy for myself.

A Kid's Guide to Sewing is written by Sophie Kerr along with her parents, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr. And who could write a book about kids sewing better than a kid? There are 16 projects in skill-building order from beginning to advanced and all of the instructions are in Sophie's voice - "Hi! My name is Sophie, and I am eleven." Any young sewist will love to read and relate to her thoughts and ideas. Her tips and suggestions are spot on for her audience. Here's a class just waiting to be held. Pick four or five of the skill-building projects and gather a group of 10- to maybe 13-year-olds. I can just hear the giggles and the pride of success!

Eleven-year-old Sophie Kerr and her professional quiltmaker parents bring a stress-free and fresh approach to sewing for kids, making this a great reference book for young sewists. The bright photography of Sophie and her friends (male and female) sewing and using their projects is fun and engaging. The projects gradually increase in difficulty, but all are kid-friendly and presented with Sophie's first-person advice and tips. Plus, some of the projects are cute and clever enough to inspire even the most seasoned seamstress.

Written by 11-year-old Sophie Kerr (with help from mom and dad, Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr), this book is the perfect way to introduce kids to sewing. With 35 pages of valuable troubleshooting and safety tips, and 16 projects, including a lunch tote and messenger bag, your kids will be clamoring to go to the nearest fabric store.

This beginner to advanced sewing book has some of the coolest projects we’ve seen and will help you get the most out of your sewing machine.