Today let's chat about an adorable new book from Jennifer Paganelli called Girl's World: Twenty-One Sewing Projects to Make for Little Girls
. If there was ever a book to inspire me to learn my sewing machine once and for all, this might be it. I know, I know I say that about every book and still have to get the manual out to thread a bobbin - but, this time I almost mean it.
The lush colorful photographs by Tim Geaney and impeccable styling that you expect from Chronicle Books really help sell the book. Jennifer's line of fabric (Sis Boom) that all the dresses are sewn in doesn't hurt either. As if I was not smitten enough there is an orange trimmed Teardrop trailer and a dress named Tallulah. It's like this book was written for me.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... I love the new trend to include patterns with sewing books. It makes things sew much easier. Sewing a custom dress for a child is already tricky, taking the grunt work of making a pattern out of the scenario helps a lot.
One of the lovely things about Girl's World is you don't have to sew just dresses, oh no this handy little ribbon tied book has oodles more. There is the Dress-Up chapter for those with master sewing skills. Those of us a little lower on the sewing totem poll might feel more comfortable dipping into the accessories or home chapter. The Chloe Paper Doll Overnight Bag and Happy Birthday Banner look do-able. Heck even if you don't sew at all Girls World has something for you with the Olivia Floral Lampshade and Girls Ambassador of Goodwill Badges.
Can you hardly wait to add Girl's World to your craft library? You might not have to wait much longer. Leave me a comment and in one week I will choose not one, but two lucky winners! Love to hear something about if you have a little girl you can't wait to sew for. Are you addicted to Sis Boom Fabrics? Thinking of decorating your boudoir with a Gigi Ruffled Pillow?
I have a 2-year-old niece and another one due in July, so this book would be perfect for me! I love to sew, but have never tried sewing for kids, but this could help cement my status as "favorite aunt," :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, I love sewing for my 5 year old daughter and I am always looking for new ideas!m
ReplyDeleteI have a 8 year old who is always giving me a sewing to do list this book we be great because this summer she's learning to sew on her very own little pink sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteI love to sew for little girls. While my DD is now 15 and only lets me do little things for her. I have a 4 year old cousin that I love to make things for. This book would really help me out!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great book! (How cute is that Teardrop trailer?!!) My 7yo still loves everything I make her and I know she would be thrilled with any of the projects in this book.
ReplyDeleteLove the book - a perfect match to many of the beautiful fabrics on the market today!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Sis Boom fabrics!! My daughter likes to pick out the fabric for the outfits I make her and she is always drawn to Sis Boom. :)I'd love to win this book,I want to make one of everything!! :)
ReplyDeletemy oldest is a 6yr old girly girl - i'd love to win this book!!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 daughters and am dying to learn how to make clothing and stuffs so I would be delighted to win this! Thanks for the generous giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you show the inside of the book! It's nice to see what's inside instead of just the cover. So now i know i need this book. I have a 5 yr granddaughter that gets most of my sewing!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this, thanks for a wonderful giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a seven year old diva child that I am trying to sew more for. This would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous book! I would love to use it to sew for my girls, 1, 9 & 11 and the Sis Boom fabrics are just gorgeous!!! Such eye candy!
I would LOVE this book!!! I have two girls that I would get tons of use from on them!! My 7 yr old and 5 yr old still love me sewing for them and this book looks like a must have for us :) Thanks for the giveaway! csharri@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE this book! These patterns look like the perfect way to spoil the only little lady in this house - in a house full of brothers she needs some frilly fun!
ReplyDeleteMy 5 yr old daughter and I would love this book. Such inspiration and wonderful designs. My little lady is into anything with ruffles & twirls. Gorgeous designs.
ReplyDeleteAfter three wonderful boys I finally have a girl to sew skirts and dresses for. We are having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book and use the projects in my crafting class!
ReplyDeleteI have been drooling over this book! My 10yr old DD has begun sewing for herself, I think there are some projects in there we can tackle together!
ReplyDeleteI have 5 granddaughters who love clothes sewn by Nana! I also have made 4 dresses for myself using Jennifer's fabric. It's so bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteI love to sew for little girls! My "little" girl just turned 20. I got to look at a friend's copy of this book and the photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSis Boom sent me... :-) I have two little girls, and this book is on my "buy before Summer" wishlist... but I would LOVE to win it first.
ReplyDeleteI have a two year old little girl who I love to sew things for! Winning this book would be AWESOME!!! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSis Boom sent me, too:))) I looove JP fabric! My daughter is 6 years old. And I just must to sew an adorable pink-yellow-green sundress,a ruffled pants and a twirly skirt for this summer! At 7she might say: " I don't want to wear it! Too cute!" :))
ReplyDelete~~crossing my fingers~~
Tanya
I've got plenty of girls to sew for... this would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have a 3 year old and another little girl on the way, so I'm all about girly projects! I love sewing for them and would love to make things from this book.
ReplyDeleteI have 9 and 10 year old girls and the older one is very interested in sewing and other crafty ventures. It would be fun if there were some projects in this book that she could help out with. Even if it's just to iron!
ReplyDeleteJudging only by the photos shown, it looks like a wonderful book filled with ideas. I just started sewing about a year ago myself and I've already built up a stash of Jennifer's fabrics! Fabric love is what drove me to figure out how to sew.
I have a VERY girly 3 year old who I would love for me to sew many things from this book!
ReplyDeleteHi, I have two gorgeous girls who would look devine in creations made from this book. I love Jennifer Paganelli's fabric lines and this book would be absolutely wonderful to have
ReplyDeleteI do happen to have a 3 yr old princess I sew for!! She gets clothes and quilts! And my fav part is hearing her say "My Mommy made it!!!"
ReplyDeleteMy two granddaughters always get dresses from me---and when they come for grandma camp, we always work on some projects together. This summer, besides baking and gardening, we'll be doing a sewing project and I would LOVE to do something from this book!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I fall in the "addicted" category. She had me at "Girlfriend" and we've been friends ever since. I think we will have a long, lasting relationship!
ReplyDeletesuch a fan of JP! and have been having fun on your blog!
ReplyDeleteI would love to sew a dress for my little girl! I think this book would inspire me--I love Jennifer's designs!
ReplyDeleteI have a very cute granddaughter named Samantha Hazel who lives on the right coast. I'm on the left coast, but I make the most of it by sewing and knitting all I can for her. And I would love to win that book!
ReplyDeleteI never really *wish* I had a little girl until I come to your site and see your beautiful fabrics and books, Jennifer! I don't think that my 2 boys would appreciate me making them anything frilly, but I'd still love to win the book! I make lots of stuff for gifts and my nieces. ;] Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletenice!! This book looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful and colorful pictures and clothes. My 6 year old daughter loved the one with the camper and said "Oh wow! I love that. Projects we can do together."
ReplyDeleteI Love, Love, Love JP! Would love a chance to win the book so I don't have to buy it!!!
ReplyDeleteI have THREE young girls to sew for. And I adore Jennifer Paganelli's fabric. I would love to fancy up my gals with these patterns!!!!
ReplyDeleteSewing girls dresses makes me so happy, my 5 year old daughter and some of my 14 nieces love to wear what I create!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to have this book. I just recently started sewing again and love to make things for my 3 year old daughter.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for new ways to use Sis Boom fabric! Love to sew and make beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteMy wee little monster is two and LOVES dresses and skirts. I cant wait to make her some with the SisBoom fabric goodies I have stashed!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge Sis Boom fan! I'd most likely want to make everything in the book!! And even if I wasn't in a sewing mood just flicking through the lovely, sumptuous, colour filled pages would make me smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a wonderful giveaway!
My three year old daughter would be thrilled to bits to get this book! She has become a true girly-girl this past year. In fact, if I don't win this book I will have to buy a copy :D
ReplyDeleteI just started sewing for my little ones in December....but I'm addicted. I've been drooling over this book and the projects look perfect to try making for my twirly girly 4 year old ;) Thanks for a great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI have two girls that love to dress up. And I adore Jennifer's Honey Child line so the book + lovely fabric=happy momma and daughters. Thanks for the chance to win! Krystal ~ klbdrd{at}att{dot}net
ReplyDeleteI have 2 sweet girls that I love to sew for. A 4 year old and a 1.5 year old
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! I'd love to make something for my nieces!
ReplyDeleteThis photography is CRAZY GOOD...yup someday I will sew almost as good as my mom!
ReplyDeleteOh I would so love this book....and since I am just down the road in ATX I would be a perfect choice. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely.
This looks like an absolutely gorgeous book - I think I'm going to have to buy a copy if I'm not lucky enough to win!
ReplyDeletethat trailer..... ooooooooo....
ReplyDeletewow! thanks for the giveaway! i have 3 little girls, LOVE sisboom fabrics. and her patterns... to die for..
ReplyDeleteI WANT THIS BOOK! It looks just divine!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love all things SisBoom!! Would love to win the book!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gina