Sewing modkid style: modern threads for the cool girl (hardback)

20 patterns to sew cool knits for the modern girl

Gone are the days of impeccably dressed little girls with their perfect pigtails and stiff, frilly dresses. These days kids lead active, busy lifestyles*running from gymnastics to soccer practice or from a play date to the grocery store with mom. There isn"t much time for dressing to the nines. Today"s active girl needs a wardrobe that is not only stylish and exciting to wear, but that moves, runs, jumps, and bends with her life.

Sewing MODKID Style offers all of that. Each project, created by designer and mom Patty Young, features fun and comfortable knit fabrics that easily stretch and move with the busiest little lady. These style-savvy designs can be customized to fit toddlers (sizes 2T-5T) or girls (sizes 6-10). All of the garments are made without zippers, buttons, or snaps and can be pulled on quickly by the tiniest of hands. Plus, all of the designs are interchangeable so kids can mix and match pieces to create a style completely their own. Projects include:

• Rosy headband

• Fingerless gloves

• Leg warmers

• Yoga pants

• Bubble skirt

• Banded tank top

• Not-so-plain tee

• Contrast v-neck sweater

• Bloom dress

• Swimsuit

• And much more

Proving that style and comfort do go hand in hand, Sewing MODKID Style gives you everything you need to create a wardrobe full of whimsy for every girl in your life.

CHAPTER 1 guide to sewing with knits 18

CHAPTER 2 accessories 30

rosy headband 32

stripwork scarf 37

fingerless gloves 41

leg warmers 46

harlequin quilt 50

CHAPTER 3 bottoms 56

yoga pants (or shorts) 58

twirly tiered skirt 64

bubble skirt 69

leggings 75

A-line gored skirt 80

CHAPTER 4 tops 84

banded tank top 86

tie strap halter 92

Mondrian shirt 97

not-so-plain tee 102

contrast v-neck sweater 108

CHAPTER 5 dresses and ensembles 114

bubble dress 116

shirrley tank dress 122

bloom dress 129

swimsuit 136

swim cover-up 144

GLOSSARY 153

RESOURCES 155

INDEX 156