I promised I’d be back with my first review from the book shelf, and here it is!
THE DETAILS
Title: Oliver + S Little Things to Sew
Author: Liesl Gibson
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 136
Blurb: “In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you’ll find whimsical yet practical accessories for children, such as a hat, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, messenger bag, and quilt – all designed with the same style and attention to detail for which Oliver + S’s individual patterns are renowned. As an added bonus, the book comes with two cardstock paper dolls that can be dressed with “clothing” cut from the book’s jacket – a little something extra to keep young ones occupied as you stitch up new items for their wardrobes!”
Projects:
Mittens
Tutu
No-tie scarf
Messenger bag
Reversible bucket hat
Bias-trimmed apron
Bento box carrier
Play town
Penguin backpack
Art smock
Cozy winter hood
Messy kid bib
Juggling balls & drawstring bag
Tea party doll dress
Travel quilt
Red riding hood
Explorer vest
Bear carrier
Bear puppet bath mitt
Puppet theather
My thoughts:
Little Things to Sew book is really lovely and I was not at all disappointed with my purchase. I like to try and judge a sewing book on the amount of projects I would actually make, if I had the time and about half of these projects get the tick. There are full-sized pattern sheets in both the front and back cover of the book – always good not to have to do any photocopying or enlarging!
For those who need a bit of extra guidance, you’ll also find a comprehensive “Basic Techniques & Glossary” section at the end of the book.
The instructions are clearly set out with accompanying diagrams. Each project is also given a “difficulty” rating and a list of skills needed (gathering, sewing a buttonhole, bias binding, etc.) to complete the project are included.
Keep in mind that the projects in this book are for accessories for children – not the usual detailed clothing sewing patterns that Oliver + S usually produce. A lot of the projects would make lovely, quick gifts for children.
I would say the projects in this book are more geared toward younger children, although most of the clothing projects go up to a size 8-10.
Overall, I am really happy with this book. If you enjoy sewing for children I think you will find enough enjoyable projects in this book to make the purchase worthwhile!
