(Sewing School) By Amie Plumley (Author) Paperback on (Dec , 2010) Hardcover

I bought this for my 8 year old who wants to learn to sew. She has been very enthusiastic and has made several of the projects so far. She's really keen to be independant and this book is great for that. The instructions are clear, and the projects are achievable by kids of this age, even on their own.She can sometimes get discouraged when things don't look exactly right. The realistic pictures in this book are really helping to build her confidence with hand sewing as her finished items look like the ones shown. She's already planning her next project and we're starting to build up a sewing kit of her own (so she can stop stealing mine!)

This is an excellent book with clear instructions easily understood. It goes right back to the basics and would be good for adults who have never sewed. I gave this to both my 10 year old and 7 year old grand-daughters for Christmas and they love the book. They have tackled several projects with great success.

Not to keen on the binding but nice book

This is perfect for any child that is interested in making things. Yes it is American and therefore the directions are in inches not centimetres but it is a wonderful introduction to sewing and how to deal with patterns. The patterns are supplied in a 'pocket' in the inside of the back page. Very clever and clear patterns for 5 years and upwards making small toys by hand sewing to making useful items with a sewing machine e.g a skirt or an apron or cushions etc. Illustrations make everything very clear and work by children also making these things are shown. So the work does look home made and original.Cutting the patterns is so well shown. Very difficult to find such a great introduction for children on dealing with patterns and cutting out material and learning the basics in such an exciting way.

We bought this a part of a Xmas gift for a young friend who is learning to sew. The spiral binding means she can turn a page and it goes flat so very easy to continue to read. The projects look interesting and achievable

If your wanting to start to teach a small group of children this is a great book to start with. Gives you clean instructions and you get all the patterns for 21 sewing tasks. Brilliant book will buy the second one . And a great price too.

I think its hard to choose a sewing book as it depends on your child's ability and sense of style I guess ,I did't think she would like this as she is quite precise at the moment although maybe she would , however I sent it back as I didn't really like the projects.

I bought this as a gift for a very creative 9 year old. She has loved it, and made quite a few of the products. I liked that the patterns are included and that projects in the books have been made by children which makes the end results very achievable for them.