Sew Teen: Make Your Own Cool Clothes

by Sheila Zent

Sewing is trendy, sewing is cool, and sewing is something teens want to do. They can, with this guide geared just to their tastes and needs. It provides the basic techniques and terminology to get them started, plus more than 20 patternless projects that range from “no-sew” simple to more advanced skills such as ruching. These super-stylish garments and accessories—all on target for their age-group and fresh off the pages of the latest magazines—will really have young fashionistas buzzing. Projects include a cute scarf skirt with a handkerchief hem, an adorable halter top and baby-doll tunic, a patchwork slouch bag, and a long scarf with two-toned sides. SEW TEEN will have young style-setters at their machines SEW quickly!

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[CharlotteReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great entry toward making your own clothes and doing so without store-bought patterns. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. I loved the ideas and they are easily customizable.

[Johanna]

This is a great sewing book for girls! I found the instructions easy to understand, the projects cool and I get compliments every time I wear the clothes I've sewn!

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for those just learning how to sew. Easy projects that you can complete in a few hours.

[Shannon]

Mix of simple and more complex projects. Provides a custom sizing method. Encourages quality finishing techniques. Suited for warm and summer climates.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

It really like a lot of these patterns. I really want to try to make the patchwork skirt and the crinkled prairie skirt. They both look really pretty and will be fun to make :)