Publisher's Synopsis
With 40 exciting projects to make Kids Stuff is a celebration of colour, pattern and delightful motifs that will appeal to children. Susie Lacome has designed for children, ages 2-8 years, a collection of colourful and eye-catching clothes and toys that children will want and adults will wawnt to sew. The clothes are designed as themed outfits co-ordinating dresses, skirts and shorts with hats, shirts and bags, and for the boys trousers and shorts with hats, waistcoats and scarves. The themes follow favourite pastimes and activities of children. All the wearables have vbeen designed with comfort and practicality in mind, using readily accessible fabrics in bold patterns and colours, and the toys are sturdy, machine-washable and irresistible. Susie has designed a co-ordinated wardrobe for three age groups - pre-schoolers, infants and juniors. For each group she has carefully selected wearables and toys in colours, motifs and fabrics that will appeal to children's interests and fashion preferences.The book features complete outfits with accessories and toys for three age groups. Full-size patterns provide instructions for various size and style alterations.;For girls there are pinafores, skirts, overalls, dresses, hats, bags, scarves and muffs. For boys, shorts, overalls, trousers, shirts, hats, jackets, mittens, scarves and bags. Soft toys, fabric mobiles, jack-in-the-box, finger puppets, kites and mini-kites, wind socks, banners and flags worked with appealing motifs will appeal to girls and boys alike. Simple, easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by step-by-step illustrations, full colour photographs for each project with details. For inspiration Susie's design and sketch sheets will be incorporated in the book.
