Want to have fun learning how to sew this fall? Turn to Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make by Amie Plumlee and Andria Lisle. This locally produced craft book is perfect for introducing children ages 5 to 12 to the joys of do-it-yourself sewing projects. Just in time for Halloween, kids can make superhero capes and masks, as well as other simple but super cute pillows, totes, wallets, and more. Beautiful pictures and easy-to-follow directions make this book a winner.
For other crafty Halloween projects, go to sewingschool.blogspot.com, where you’ll find noodle skeletons and jolly jack-o-lantern stuffies. For the book, go to Memphis Brooks Museum of Art or Booksellers of Laurelwood. Happy crafting!