02425cam a22003493u 4500 61167 UtSlPG 20260610134417.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TT Struefert, Hildegarde, -2009 It's Fun to Sew with a Sewing Machine It's Fun to Sew: With the Sewing Machine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier 4-H Club Series L-85 Release date is 2020-01-13 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "It's Fun to Sew with a Sewing Machine" by Hildegarde Struefert is a practical guidebook written in the early 1960s. This instructional book focuses on teaching beginners, particularly children involved in 4-H clubs, the fundamentals of sewing with a machine. The likely topic encompasses both the techniques of sewing and the basics of using a sewing machine, aimed at fostering creativity and skill development in young learners. The book is structured around hands-on projects that engage readers in learning essential sewing skills. Early chapters introduce various sewing tools, techniques for organizing supplies, and building good habits while sewing. The first project involves making a shears case, teaching users how to measure, cut, and sew accurately. The second project allows for further practice through making barbecue placemats or a traveling kit, emphasizing color coordination and sewing techniques like stitching seams and creating pockets. Throughout the guide, Struefert emphasizes the importance of personal hygiene, safety, and the enjoyment of sewing as a valuable creative outlet. The book effectively combines instruction with practice, making the art of sewing accessible and fun for beginners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sewing -- Juvenile literature Machine sewing -- Juvenile literature 4-H Club Series L-85 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61167 101993 101993