Easy To Sew Costumes

Learning how to sew has never been simpler! Like having a personal instructor at your side, this beginner's guide teaches you to sew stitches both by hand and with a machine. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic sewing techniques will have you creating projects like aprons, pillows, and even pants and shorts in no time. These simple projects will introduce essential sewing skills like hems, seams, balancing tension, and ho... [Read More]

For kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! Sewing School ®2 offers 20 creative projects designed for children ages 7 and up, including cloth pencil cases, purses, wall pockets, and even a fabric guitar. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show kids how to thread a sewing machine, select an appropriate stitch, and choose fabrics and patterns that evoke their own unique style. Suggestions for creative variations open up endless possibilities for ... [Read More]

In Japanese, kawaii means cute, adorable, or loveable, and arises from the need to have a little bit of child-like innocence and naivete in your life regardless of age or gender. Cuteness is a large part of Japanese culture, and kawaii has grown all over the world to inspire iconic characters that are eye-catching in their simplicity. Author and seamstress Choly Knight has captured the essence of kawaii and turned it into 22 fun and simple sewing projects that appeal to everyone from teenagers t... [Read More]

Become an expert at sewing without spending weeks trying to learn how! (Even if you're a complete beginner)Imagine going from an absolute beginner to expert at sewing in just a few days.What if you became so good at sewing that you could make your own clothes, fix pretty much anything, and all of this only took a few days of practice?Multi-time best selling arts & crafts author and influencer, Kitty Moore, presents the ultimate book for all beginners trying to learn how to sew. After years of se... [Read More]

“Those familiar with Folkwear Clothing will not be surprised at the quality and integrity of this wonderful book which is an education in itself. This has to be one of my favorite books. Highly recommended.”—Textile Fibre Forum. “Loaded with lush photos, interesting anecdotes and in-depth histories. [A] gorgeous guide.”—Vogue Patterns.

Sew chic and original skirts with this stylish DIY sewing book. Whether a beginning sewer or the hardcore do-it-yourselfer, Stylish Skirts walks readers through the process of making professional-quality pieces at home. This book features 23 skirt styles from author Sato Watanabe, whose numerous titles are favorites among Japanese sewing book fans in the US. With this sewing book, there's no end to the kinds of skirts you can create to match your body shape, your taste in fabrics and colors, and... [Read More]

Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day or create outfits for special occasions. The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns.Sew Barbie this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits. Sew clothes for every day: jeans and a tie-waist shirt for a picnic in the country, a fleecy jumper and pants for skiing, a bikini, towel and sunhat for the beach or dungarees for DIY. Or create outfits for special occasions, such as a f... [Read More]

Prepare for Halloween or any costume party with this quick and easy reference to making great costumes, masks, and disguises for any occasion!Use the step by step instructions as your guide to make adorable costumes for creative play, theatre productions, & Halloween. These costumes are inexpensive to make and assembled from everyday tools and materials. No sewing machine required!Learn how to assemble capes and cloaks, hats, wings, masks, and more in just minutes. Instructions for face painting... [Read More]

Debbie Shore has a passion for sewing, and her fresh, contemporary designs coupled with simple, easy-to-follow instructions make this book a recipe for success. All of the projects use just half a yard of fabric, making them ideal for using up scraps and oddments left over from other projects or sold off cheaply by your favourite fabric store. All you need is a sewing machine and a basic sewing kit, and in no time at all you'll be making one of the gorgeous projects in the book. There are twenty... [Read More]

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 b... [Read More]