Little One-Yard Wonders

Shares one hundred one projects for accessories, toys, and wearables for babies and children, focusing on single yards of fabric and minimal completion times.

Autorentext

Patricia Hoskins is the co-owner of Crafty Planet, a retail fabric and needlework store and craft workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has designed several of the patterns used in Crafty Planet classes. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, spinning, sewing, quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitching and is a graduate of American University, the University of Oregon, and the University of Missouri-Columbia Library Science program. She is the author of How to Make Slipcovers and is a co-author of One-Yard Wonders, Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders, and Little One-Yard Wonders. 

Rebecca Yaker began sewing at age five. After eight years of designing apparel for two of America’s largest retailers, Rebecca started her own design business, creating one-of-a-kind baby and adult apparel and accessory items in her Minneapolis design studio.  She knits by hand and machine, sews, crochets, weaves, dabbles in reupholstery, consults on design, and most recently is passionately learning to become a cordwainer (a leather shoe maker). She is the co-author of One-Yard Wonders, Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders, and Little One-Yard Wonders. Learn more about her at www.rebeccayaker.com.

Klappentext

Big Treasures for Little People

Baby-shower gifts, one-of-a-kind outfits for back to school, toys and coordinated soft furnishings for the nursery are just a few of the things you'll want to sew for all the children in your life, from newborns to tweens. Single yards of adorable fabric are the main ingredient in 101 projects for everything from dresses and caps to pillows and plushies. All necessary pattern pieces are included in the front pocket.

Zusammenfassung

Little One-Yard Wonders features 101 inventive projects that can be completed in just a few hours and are sure to delight the little one in your life. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, close-up photographs, and pattern pieces make it easy to create adorable items with just one yard of fun, patterned fabric. Whether you’re furnishing your nursery, making new clothes for a growing child, or creating a unique gift for a baby shower, this collection has the perfect project for you.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Sew, Why Sew?

The Back Story Time Well Spent Sewing for Children Constructing Projects

Making and Using Bias Binding Making and Using Sewing Patterns

Your Sewing Pantry

Chapter 2: Nursery

Safari Sleep Sack Diaper Stacker Playard Sheet Poufy Ball Mobile

Prince (ss) Charming Changing Station Cover * Woodland Fun Crib Rail Guard

Chapter 3: Bath Time & Bedtime

Pajama Monster & Little Stuffie Secret Pocket Pillowcase Frannie Fox Hot &

Cold Pack Go Away Big Monster Towel Retro-Inspired Bathing Cover-Up

Chapter 4: Home & Kitchen

Hexie Pouf Set-the-Table Placement Set Seat Cushion and Pocket * Keep-It-Clean

Kitchen Set: Nonslip Messy Mat & Pouch Bib Storage Bin Redux Booster Chair

Chapter 5: Tops

Easy Dolman Top or Tunic Long Beach Tee Western Shirt * Yia-Yia's

Snuggle Hoodie Springtime Top Bohemian's Daughter * Riviera Tee

Chapter 6: Pants & Skirts

Simple Pants Cargo Board Shorts Secret Monster Overalls *

Sierra Tiered Skirt * Balloon Skirt

Chapter 7: Dresses & Rompers

Shirred Sunsuit Merry-Go-Round Dress Ruffled Romper *

Swing Dress Lucy-Cate Smocked Bishop Dress Ruthie Border Print

Dress & Tote Fun in the Sun (dress) Racerback Sundress

Chapter 8: Accessories

Simple Sunbonnet & Annabelle Baby Sandals Girlie Undies & Tank Top Mister Briefs

& Tank Top Mary Jane Set Li'l Tykes Set: Tie, Belt, Visor, & Moccasins * Summer

Days Hat Itty-Bitty Toddler Backpack Tot Tote & Wallet * Poor Boy (and Dad) Cap

Chapter 9: Tactile Play

Toddler Activity Book Story Cushion Secret Pockets Pillow *

No-Toy-Left Behind Travel Blanket Fabric Photo Blocks

Silly Circles Tummy Time Playmat * Basic Photo Album

Chapter 10: Dolls & Plushies

Doll Bed (with Storage!) Philippe the Whale Pillow Heigh-Ho Horsey

Marionette Oct-toy-pus Animal Organizer Doll Carrier * Alberto the Woolie

Bear Mac the Magnificent Monster JuJu Giraffe * Baby Doll Layette

Chapter 11: Imaginative Play

Flutter-By, Butterfly Wings House in a Hallway Mushroom

Tea Party Casey Apron Car Cozy Playmat

Chapter 12: Games & Hobbies

Pocket Sled Kite Indoor Hopscotch I-Spy Game Artist Portfolio

Ultimate Gamer's Tote * Bunnies vs. Chicks Four-in-a-Row

Chapter 13: On the Go

Night Owl Slumber Party Bag Toddler Naptime Mat Car Seat Hot/Cold

Pack Snail Face Suitcase Insulated Lunch Box Stroller Liner Kid Car

Set Boo-Boo Buddy Road Trip Wrangler Self-Storing Playmat Library

Portfolio Winter Warmer Infant Bucket-Seat Cover Beach Tent

Chapter 14: Moms & Dads

Wet Bag Set Make Any Bag a Diaper Bag Small and Secret Diaper

Bag & Changing Pad Pregnancy Survival Kit Nursing Cover *

Boston Diaper Bag * Argyle Memory Board & Photo Collage

Pattern Templates

Glossary

Resources

Contributor Bios

Index