Stitched Paper Art for Kids: 22 Cheeky Pickle Sewing Projects

by Ali Benyon

Overview

Turn your resident amateur sewist into a master of paper craft with Stitched Paper Art. Sewing machine novices or not, kids will build their skills while creating bright, fun art. Varied projects include headbands and necklaces, bookmarks and buntings, and picture frames and purses. Mixing and matching designs and colors is part of the fun. The simplicity of the process practically guarantees that kids can finish a project in just one afternoon. And since paper is much more forgiving to work with than fabric, it gives them the confidence necessary to complete project after project after project!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607059288
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	11/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	16 MB
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Age Range:	3 Months to 17 Years

About the Author

U.K. native and textile designer Ali Benyon is the crafty brains behind ali benyon designs and Cheeky Pickle, through which she sells prints of her original stitched paper creations. Ali lives in Australia. alibenyondesigns.com.au; cheekypickle.com.au

Table of Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1- Just the Basics

Appliqué
~ What does appliqué actually mean?

Threading a Machine -
~ An easy how to guide

Sewing on a machine -
~ Needle size
~Stitch size
~ Cotton type
~ Paper thickness

Tracing designs and Using Patterns -
~ How to Trace Designs

Color and Pattern -
- My Three Color and Pattern Rule

Materials List –


Chapter 2 - The Perfect Gift

1Book Mark -
2Bunting Necklace -
1Flower Necklace -
1Butterfly Brooch -
1Flower Headband -

Chapter 3 - Get Organized!

1Bag Tag -
2Covered Notebook -
1Hexagon Purse -
2Storage Box -
3Storage Hanger -
2Tote Bag -

Chapter 4 - Let's Celebrate!

1 Greeting Card -
1 Gift Tag -
1 Recycled Gift Bag -
2 Wrapping Paper -
2 Christmas Decorations -

Chapter 5 - Bedroom Decor

1 Camper Van Bunting -
1 Canvas Photo Frame -
2 Circle Wallhanging -
1 Drinks Coaster and Glass Charm -
2 Framed Owl Art -
2 Heart Bunting -

Resources
About The Author –

Editorial Reviews

11/03/2014
The author, an Australian textile designer, has created a slim volume that highlights the possibilities of combining cardstock and other heavier papers with freeform sewing. Benyon's aesthetic is friendly and familiar: lots of bright colors, owls, hearts, and other cheerful designs. The patterns include a Bag Tag for a child's backpack, and a Hexagon Purse which uses kraft*tex, a leather-like paper manufactured by this book's publisher. Benyon also incorporates vinyl and clever recycling ideas, including using newspaper to sew an envelope for a present. But there's something off about this volume. The title and writing aim it squarely at "kids" (ages 8 and up), but the projects often involve small pieces, not to mention a need for precise sewing that most children will find too challenging. And why would a child want to create projects like drink charms, usually used for wine glass identification? For readers who are interested in giving this craft technique a go, ignore the "for kids" part of the title. Readers who want to give a child a crafting book should look elsewhere. Full color photos. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly