"My
First Sewing Book- Hand
Sewing" (Level I) by Winky Cherry
This
book provides a fun sewing experience for children as young as 5
years. Read the book aloud (it's written in rhyme!), then help
children follow directions as they sew and stuff one of many
shapes from the book.
The books comes as part of a
kit, which includes:
Two sets of precut
shapes from quality felt
3 yards each of four
colors of crochet thread; enough to create two projects.
43 patterns for
additional projects.
More than sewing...this book
teaches the child responsibility, commitment, focus, patience,
cleanliness and coordination. Plus children feel the satisfaction
of a job well done. For Ages 5 to 11.Fo
For Children Ages 5 to 11
"My
First Sewing Book (With Kit)" $14.95
"My
First Sewing Book (Book only)" $10.95
"My
First Sewing Book (With Kit) in Spanish" $14.95
"My First Embroidery Book" (Level II) by Winky Cherry
In this book, children make a
name sampler, following the rhymes to learn a variety of simple
embroidery stitches:
Straight running stitches done in three different directions
(horizontal, vertical and diagonal)
Plus Variations
(parallel lines)
The Cross Stitch
Satin Stitch
The squares on gingham fabric
provide the grid on which they make their stitches.
The book comes as part of a
kit which includes:
8" embroidery hoop
gingham fabric
Flannel backing fabric
Five colors of crochet
thread...enough for one name sampler
For Children Ages 5 to 11
"My
First Embroidery Book (With Kit)" $14.95
"My
First Embroidery Book (Book Only)" $10.95
"My First Doll Book" (Level III) by Winky Cherry
Making
a doll is a way for children to capture a spirit, make a friend,
express skills, and expand awareness of the world and their
relationship to it. Boys and girls have a great time making a
felt doll version of themselves using hand-sewing skills
(learned in "My First Sewing Book) and embroidery skills
(learned in "My First Embroidery Book") Plus they learn to make
simple clothes.
The book is part of a
kit which includes"
Two cut-out dolls (two
different skin tones)
Crochet thread
Yarn for hair
For Children Ages 5 to 11
"My
First Doll Book (With Kit)" $14.95
"My
First Doll Book (Book Only)" $10.95
"The Winky Cherry System
of Teaching Young Children to Sew"
The
theory behind this book is to start 5 year-olds sewing what they
can handle and enjoy, and what you can safely and simply teach.
Not only will you learn how
to teach children to sew, but this system will help you form
competent little people who respect both people and things. You
will be introducing them to the joys of sewing, and also to a
"method of learning" that can be used in all phases of their
education. Oh? You thought you were going to learn to teach
5-year-olds to sew? You will...but your teachings will have a more
far reaching effect than you ever dreamed.
The book is broken down into
3 Parts
Part I - Everything you
need to know to teach a "My First Sewing" Series
Part II - The psychology
of teaching children
Part III - The business
of teaching children to sew.
Retail: $19.95
"Winky Cherry System Manual" $19.95
Machine Sewing Series:
"My First Machine Sewing Book"
(Level IV) by Winky Cherry
With
a clear understanding of the concepts of sewing, and the skills
developed through hand sewing and embroidery, children are now
introduced to the sewing machine on an elementary level,
substituting pictures for words, for repetition, and to help
children who are learning to read. Rhymes and silly names
for machine parts help children remember information and rules.
Children will learn
about:
Seam allowances
Tapering
Snips
Clips
Stitching inside
Turing the shape outside
The book is part of a kit
that includes:
Sewing practice sheets
Fabric for two stars
For Children Ages 7 and Up
"My
First Machine Sewing Book (With Kit)" $12.95
"My
First Machine Sewing Book (Book Only)" $10.95
"My First Patchwork Book" (Level V) by Winky Cherry
This
book introduces the process of patchwork to
beginners as they make a "Four Patch Block" by hand
or machine. The sequence
of construction is as important as the
finished work. It
also introduces the iron as a sewing tool, and teaches a
beginner to use a seam guide. Youth beginners will sew
this project with a ½" seam allowance. When children
understand elementary patchwork math and can make an accurate ½"
measurement
consistently, they are ready to use a traditional ¼" seam
allowance
This books comes as a kit
complete with:
6" patch template
Alphabet code flat
pattern sheets
For Children Ages 7 and Up
"My
First Patchwork Book (With Kit)" $12.95
"My
First Patchwork Book (Book Only)" $10.95
"My First Quilt Book" (Level VI) by Winky Cherry
This
book uses a quilt plan and machine sewing skills to make a
pieced quilt with sashing strips and square blocks. The
quilt is finished quickly by attaching the back of the quilt
using the pillow-making process. The three layers of
the quilt are held
together
with yarn ties so the quilt may be used over the period of time
it will take the child to add quilting stitches by hand or
machine.
This books as part of a kit
which includes:
Template
Quilt Plans
For Children Ages 7 and Up
"My First Quilt Book (With Kit)" $12.95
"My First Quilt Book (Book Only)" $10.95
Now in DVD!
This One-hour video is for children and
teachers (parents). You can teach a 5 year old to sew!
You can also teach 10-year-olds hand sewing skills they can use
while babysitting. Parents will love you because you'll also
be teaching valuable "Life Skills" (manners, patience, following
rules, coordination, responsibility, etc.).
If you are a parent who decides to teach your
own child , use this video to help you with the instruction.
The video is based on three parts
Part I - A sewing class with 5 -
9-year-olds.
Part II - A close-up, speeded-up
segment of a child sewing a stuffed animal.
Part III - Winky helps you become a
good teacher - all the tips you'll need.
"Teach Young Children to Sew Video" (DVD) $19.95
Special Combination offer:
"Teach Young Children to Sew Manual & Video" $29.95
This
book provides a fun sewing experience for children as young as 5
years. Read the book aloud (it's written in rhyme!), then help
children follow directions as they sew and stuff one of many
shapes from the book.
Making
a doll is a way for children to capture a spirit, make a friend,
express skills, and expand awareness of the world and their
relationship to it. Boys and girls have a great time making a
felt doll version of themselves using hand-sewing skills
(learned in "My First Sewing Book) and embroidery skills
(learned in "My First Embroidery Book") Plus they learn to make
simple clothes. 
The
theory behind this book is to start 5 year-olds sewing what they
can handle and enjoy, and what you can safely and simply teach. 
With
a clear understanding of the concepts of sewing, and the skills
developed through hand sewing and embroidery, children are now
introduced to the sewing machine on an elementary level,
substituting pictures for words, for repetition, and to help
children who are learning to read. Rhymes and silly names
for machine parts help children remember information and rules. 
This
book introduces the process of patchwork to
beginners as they make a "Four Patch Block" by hand
or machine. The sequence
of construction is as important as the
finished work. It
also introduces the iron as a sewing tool, and teaches a
beginner to use a seam guide. Youth beginners will sew
this project with a ½" seam allowance. When children
understand elementary patchwork math and can make an accurate ½"
measurement
consistently, they are ready to use a traditional ¼" seam
allowance
This
book uses a quilt plan and machine sewing skills to make a
pieced quilt with sashing strips and square blocks. The
quilt is finished quickly by attaching the back of the quilt
using the pillow-making process. The three layers of
the quilt are held
together
with yarn ties so the quilt may be used over the period of time
it will take the child to add quilting stitches by hand or
machine.