Project Teen: Handmade Gifts Your Teen Will Love . 21 Projects to Sew

Most of us would agree that sewing something that teens will like is, without a doubt, a challenge. In Project Teen, Melissa Mortenson, sewist and mother of three teenagers, shares not only her 21 teen-approved designs, but also invaluable tips and tricks for sewing for this unique (a.k.a. picky) age group. Whether you make a stylish tech cover, a cushy study pillow, or a personalized quilt, your teen will love these handmade gifts as much as you love them.

ISBN-13: 9781607058847

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books

Publication Date: 09-01-2014

Pages: 128

Product Dimensions: 7.95(w) x 10.06(h) x 0.34(d)

Age Range: 3 Months to 17 Years

Melissa Mortenson is the author of the popular Polka Dot Chair blog (polkadotchair.com). She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband and three teenagers.

Table of Contents

Why sew for Teens and Tweens? Teens Are Not Just Big Kids • Tips for Fabric Selection Basic Tools and Good sewing practices XX Sewing Machine Feet • Tools I Love • Trouble-Shooting Machine Problems • A Few Other Tips Techniques Appliqué: Using Computer Fonts as Appliqué Templates • Appliqué Stitching Printing on fabric Distressing Canvas And Duck Cloth Working with Piping Constructing a Basic Zip Pouch Turning Binding Corners Projects Things That Travel Swim Bag Hello Cross Body Bag Flag-o-Rama Zip Pouches I Left My Heart In ____ Pouch Upcycled Jacket iPad Clutch Goodbye Travel Blanket DO NOT LOSE THIS! Homework Folder Just for Guys T-shirt Pillows Sports Team Tablet Case Small Tech Case Collegiate Stripe Fleece Blanket XX Things to wear Daddy’s Girl Headbands Chalkboard T-Shirt Swim Suit Cover-Up Please Hang Up Your Towel! Stuff For Their Room Everything’s Coming Up Posies Quilt Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend Quilt Study Pillow You Can Do It Quilt Quatrefoil Quilt Pocket”ful” Quilt About the Author Show More