Sew Sweet Handmade Clothes for Girls


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Make your own cute and fashionable clothes for girls with this easy-to-use sewing book. Author, Yuki Araki is one of the most recognized names in the growing sewing-for-children movement. The mother of two daughters, Araki has become a DIY sewing favorite because she knows what young girls want. They like to wear stylish clothes that also let them play with ease. Moms adore the relaxed aesthetic of Araki's simple mix-and-match play clothes and accessories, and young girls are happy wearing them because they're both cute and comfortable. Best suited for girls from two to five years old, the sewing patterns in this Japanese sewing book are simple, casual, and look good on any girl. Araki provides westernized patterns in four sizes, plus diagrams and instructions for twenty-two pieces. Simple lines give kids room to move, and the classic styles look good on any frame. Sewing designs include: Shoulder-tie camisole top and dress Classic smock shirt and dress Four variations of a basic elastic-waist skirt Shorts and easy-breezy kid-style leggings to pair with any top Button-front and pullover tops Adorable bucket hat Moms will love dressing their girls in these economical and easy-to-make clothes. Nothing could be simpler—or sweeter!




Making Children's Clothes


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Expert seamstress Emma Hardy explains how to make beautiful and unique clothes for your children with these 25 simple and practical designs. Expert seamstress Emma Hardy explains how to make beautiful and unique clothes for your children with these 25 simple and practical designs. Make charming clothes for your children by combining a few easy-to-learn stitches with great fabrics and trims—choose from 25 different projects, including dresses, simple shirts and elasticated trousers, sleepwear, and accessories such as hats, bibs, bootees, and aprons. There are clothes for young boys and girls, toddlers and babies, all with full-size paper patterns provided. Packed with useful tips and sewing techniques, Making Children’s Clothes is a comprehensive guide to creating fantastic items that any child will love to wear.




Create Your Own Baby Clothes Quilt


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Don't throw away those precious memories - it's time to turn that bin of baby clothes tucked away in your closet into a modern memory quilt that you and your child will love for a lifetime!Moms around the world have jumped on the trend of turning those adorable little outfits into a memory they can cherish every day. This book, written by Jamie Wilson - creator of nearly 1,000 baby clothes quilts since 2004 through JellyBeanQuilts.com - will give you all the knowledge you need to successfully create your own baby clothes quilt at home.With over 150 full-color step-by-step pictures and illustrations guiding you through each step of the process - plus access to over 2 hours of online video tutorials - Jamie will hold your hand as you purchase supplies, choose clothing, cut squares, and turn those rompers and onesies into an heirloom for you and your child.




Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes


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Keep your little one looking adorable and feeling comfortable with Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes. Using only the softest yarns, crochet expert Nicki Trench has created this striking collection of jackets, dresses, booties, hats and more that make the perfect gift for newborns and toddlers. Crochet Know-how covers all the techniques you will need and is a great resource for more confident crocheters to brush up on a stitch. In Sweaters and Cardigans you will find clothes to keep little ones warm and cozy, such as the Breton-style sweater for a boy or the cardigan with embroidered daisies for a girl. Outdoor Accessories has hats and blankets that are perfect for outdoor excursions, while Jackets and Booties has slippers, ponchos and more in a range of soft pastel colors. Finally, there's Toys, Accessories and Room Decorations, filled with fun items including an adorable mobile with crocheted animals and blocks with a bell to stimulate your baby's mind. With 35 cute and easy projects in total, there's more than enough to keep even the keenest crochet hook busy.




Go Diaper Free


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Stop changing diapers?start potting your baby. Over half the world's children are potty trained by one year old, yet the average potty training age in the United States is currently three years old. This leaves parents wondering: What did people do before diapers? and How do I help my own baby out of diapers sooner?Elimination Communication, also known as EC, is the natural alternative to full-time diapers and conventional toilet training. Although human babies have been pottied from birth for all human history, we've modernized the technique to work in today's busy world.Go Diaper Free shows parents of 0-18 month babies, step-by-step, how to do EC with confidence, whether full time or part time, with diapers or without. "Diaper-free" doesn't mean a naked baby making a mess everywhere - it actually means free from dependence upon diapers. With this book, new parents can avoid years of messy diapers, potty training struggles, diaper rash, and unexplained fussiness. Also helpful for those considering EC, in the middle of a potty pause, or confused about how to begin.This 6th edition includes a new section on The Dream Pee, a full text and graphic revision, more photos of EC in action, and a complete list of further resources.MULTIMEDIA EDITION: includes the book and access to private video library, helpful downloads, additional troubleshooting, and our private online support group run by our Certified Coaches. For less than the cost of a case of diapers, you can learn EC hands-on, the way it's meant to be learned.




Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear


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This fourth edition of Metric Pattern Cutting for Children's Wear and Babywear remains the standard text book but has three major improvements. First, the sections have been re-organised to reflect changes in producing and marketing children's clothes. Today's popularity of easy-fitting styles and knitted fabrics means that basic 'flat' pattern cutting is used to construct the majority of children's wear and babywear and this type of cutting is therefore emphasised in this new edition. Shaped blocks and garments, cut to fit the body form, are still included, and are placed in chapters covering some school uniform garments or more expensive fashion or formal clothes. The book now clearly separates the sections useful to student beginners (Parts One, Two and Three), and also offers more advanced or specialist sections for students who wish to pursue a career in children's wear or for designers working in the different manufacturing sectors of the trade. The second change in this fourth edition is the introduction of colour coding to the sections; this makes it easier to identify specific processes in the book and enhances the illustrations. Finally, the size charts have been revised to reflect the changes in body sizing. The clear division of the boys' and girls' measurements in the charts has been in response to the way clothes are marketed and to co-ordinate with European size charts. 'Plus' charts for heavier children have also been added.




Sewing for Babies and Children


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A collection of delightful clothes and accessories to make for babies and children from ages 0–5. A collection of delightful clothes and accessories to make for babies and children from ages 0–5. With simple sewing techniques, beautiful fabrics, and stunning details, Laura Strutt’s designs are irresistible. For young babies there’s a jersey romper suit, slouchy leggings, and a top-knot hat. There’s a gorgeous Peter Pan collar dress, perfect for parties and special occasions, denim dungarees for playtimes, and adorable kimono-style pyjamas to wrap little ones in for bedtime. Accessories include a hooded towel set to dry your squeaky-clean infant after their bath, handy triangle bibs for teething tots, and a delightful rabbit in a quilted sleeping bag. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a new baby or want to make unique clothes for your own child, Laura’s patterns are guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.




Life Hacks for Kids


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Presents unique craft projects that have been seen on the Life hacks for kids YouTube show, including feather earrings, melted crayon art, a headband holder, and indoor s'mores, and includes questions answered by Sunny.




Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time


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With her "choose-your-own-adventure" approach to sewing, Tanya Whelan offers an invaluable collection of patterns that empowers sewers to become designers. The trick is a set of patterns for 6 skirts and 8 bodices that line up perfectly at the waist, plus an additional 4 sleeve styles and 4 necklines. Tanya gives readers clear instructions and easy-to-follow step-by-step diagrams that allow them to use the enclosed pattern pieces to create up to 219 fitted dresses, including simple strapless designs, sheaths, and halter gowns. The book covers basic dress construction and altering techniques for women of all shapes and sizes.




How to Make Baby Clothes


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This is a classic guide to making a variety of different types of clothing for babies and young children. With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful tables and diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking to save some money by making their own children’s clothing. Contents include: “A Layette for Baby”, “Infant’s Knitted Vest”, “Baby Jacket, First Size”, “Barracoats”, “Petticoat”, “Nightgown”, “Daygown”, “Matinee Coat”, “Pilch”, “Infant’s Mittens with Thumbs”, “The Shawl”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on dressmaking and tailoring.