Animal Friends to Sew

Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids

Sanae Ishida

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Paperback

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Sasquatch Books
30 March 2020

Needlework & fabric crafts

Sew adorable animal-themed projects for kids' room decor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories.

""...a slew of child-friendly projects as adorable as they are functional.

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These sweet DIY projects will appeal to parents who are also avid or aspiring sewers, not to mention to their kids."" -Publishers Weekly

From the author of the bestselling Sewing Happiness comes this beginner's sewing book to making beautiful handmade animals-includes 15 easy projects plus 35 variations.

The projects in this book are divided into three main categories of cute creatures to sew- decor, toys, and wearables. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the maker as much as the recipient.

Make adorable handmade animal toys- a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished.

Includes-

. Lookbook

. Sewing and embroidery primer

. Project instructions with photos and step-by-step iilustrations

. Sewing templates

DECOR

Pillows- Polar Bear, Lion, Koala, Bunny, Sloth

Placemats- Cat, Bear

Wall Pockets- Zebra, Reindeer

Rope Baskets- Cat, Dog

TOYS

Stackable Blocks- Mouse, Raccoon, Bear, Elephant

Teether Rattles- Whale, Dove

Bunny Ears

Terry Cloth Bath Puppets- Panda, Cat, Penguin, Seal

Quiet Adventures Felt Book

Beanbags- Turtle, Hedgehog, Armadillo

Fishing Game

WEARABLES

Beanies with Ears

Baby Slippers- Fox, Penguin, Raccoon

Hooded Capes- Animal with Ears, Animal with Horn, Animal with Bony Plates

Bibs- Monkey, Koala

Backpacks- Sheep, Fox

By: Sanae Ishida
Imprint: Sasquatch Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 187mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 616g
ISBN: 9781632172358
ISBN 10: 1632172356
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 30 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

SANAE ISHIDA writes, sews, draws, and takes photos almost every day. She lives with her husband and daughter in Seattle. She is the author of the sewing books Sewing Love, Sewing Happiness, and Animal Friends to Sew, as well as the Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl picture book series, and Little Sumo, a board book series. Both she and her daughter have too many handmade clothes. Find out more about her work at SanaeIshida.com.

Reviews for Animal Friends to Sew: Simple Handmade Decor, Toys, and Gifts for Kids

Ishida (Sewing Happiness), a children's book and crafting guide author, provides a slew of child-friendly projects as adorable as they are functional. A chapter on sewing and embroidering basics should get readers up to speed before they begin the projects, which are divided among decor, toys, and 'wearables,' with the last section being the stand-out [...] These sweet DIY projects will appeal to parents who are also avid or aspiring sewers, not to mention to their kids. -Publishers Weekly Ishida (Sewing Happiness) presents competent guidance for the dedicated crafter, showing passion in the construction of each project in this new collection. Here, the photography, soothingly beautiful, depicts the projects in a way that helps readers understand the appearance of each piece [...] A charming collection comprised of lovely fabric items crafters will enjoy gifting and creating. -Library Journal Ishida returns with a cheery sewing book focused on creating toys, de cor, and clothing for babies and small children. Fifteen projects, many of which have multiple variations, utilize minimalist design, animal themes, and muted colors that evoke an idyllic household filled with calm children engaging in enriching activities. -Booklist