Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids

by Nancy J. Smith, Lynda S. Milligan

For kids ages seven and up. Includes 13 kid-friendly projects.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

In 1981 Nancy J. Smith and Lynda S. Milligan joined forces to establish the Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. The store, in Denver, Colorado, specialized in quilting patterns, fabrics, classes, and supplies. Four years later, Nancy and Lynda began designing patterns for quilts, stuffed animals, and dolls. In 1985 the formed DreamSpinners, the pattern division of Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. In 1987 the business needed more space, and moved to its present location on East Hampden Avenue in Denver. Consequently, DreamSpinners continued to grow, and eventually became the largest independent pattern company in the United States. In 1988, Nancy and Lynda created Possibilities as a book publishing division. In 1992, the "I'll Teach My...moreIn 1981 Nancy J. Smith and Lynda S. Milligan joined forces to establish the Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. The store, in Denver, Colorado, specialized in quilting patterns, fabrics, classes, and supplies. Four years later, Nancy and Lynda began designing patterns for quilts, stuffed animals, and dolls. In 1985 the formed DreamSpinners, the pattern division of Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. In 1987 the business needed more space, and moved to its present location on East Hampden Avenue in Denver. Consequently, DreamSpinners continued to grow, and eventually became the largest independent pattern company in the United States. In 1988, Nancy and Lynda created Possibilities as a book publishing division. In 1992, the "I'll Teach Myself" series was created to introduce sewing to a younger generation.

Reviews

[Becky H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is perfect for kids learning how to use a machine for the first time. Book contains pages that you copy and then with or without thread practice sewing on paper to get a feel of how the machine runs, how to pivot the needle at the corners, how to slow down for curves. Pages are fun "kid worthy" mazes, dot-to-dots, puzzles, etc. Also has diagrams and pages like word searches to help teach vocabulary that is often in patterns. Does contain a few projects with patterns too.

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought I would check out this book to get ideas for when I plan on teaching my niece to sew this summer when she comes to stay. It has a lot of fun and interesting ideas to get kids comfortable with a sewing machine as well as small projects to help them learn techniques. I may have to read it again before I work with my niece. The author has some great tips and ideas for teaching kids to sew!