Making Children's Clothes: 25 Step-by-Step Sewing Projects for 0–5 Years, Including Full-Size Paper Patterns - Softcover

Using just a few simple sewing techniques, discover the easy way to create fun and stylish outfits for young children (0 to 5 years). By combining a few easy-to-learn stitches with great fabrics and trims, expert seamstress Emma Hardy explains how to make beautiful yet practical clothes for your children. Choose from 25 different projects, including party frocks and pinafore dresses, simple shirts and elasticated trousers, sleepwear and accessories, such as hats, bibs, bootees and aprons. There are clothes for young boys and girls, toddlers and babies, plus full-size paper patterns that can easily be scaled to suit different ages. Packed with useful tips and sewing techniques, Making Childrens Clothes provides a comprehensive guide to creating fantastic items that your child will love to wear.

Emma Hardy is a highly creative stylist and designer. Having worked as a stylist for Marie Claire, she has contributed to several books, including New Crafts: Stringwork, The New Candle Book, and is the author of New Crafts: Cardboard and Great Ideas for Decorating Gift Baskets. Emma lives in London.