Half Yard# Kids Sew 20 colourful toys and accessories from leftover pieces of fabric

The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived and its her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing game for an intrepid naturalist, and a colourful backpack for the young explorer. Why not make some spooky Halloween bunting to get ready for trick-or-treating, make a pirate cuddle pillow for a swashbuckling bedroom, or line up some funky monkey skittles for a game or two? The book contains all the guidance a beginner sewer will need containing useful tools and techniques sections at the beginning, and plenty of tips throughout while its fresh, exciting designs will also inspire experienced sewers.

Debbie Shore started her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly on television both as an actress and selling products on a shopping channel. Debbie has also hosted live fashion shows with a major fashion store, produces her own range of instructional DVDs and writes for several popular sewing magazines. Two of her previous Search Press sewing titles, Making Cushion Covers and Half Yard Heaven, have been huge hits. Debbie lives in Lincolnshire. Learn more on debbieshore.blogspot.co.uk.

Introduction 8
Sewing kit 10
Before you start 12

The projects 16
Craft easel 16
Fish for fish, ditch the crab! 22
Foxy drawing folder 28
Halloween bunting 34
Crafty kids' backpack 36
Monkey skittles 44
Hot water bottle 48
Patchwork ball 52
Witch's hat 54
Pillow mate 58
Cube tidy 64
Chair pockets 66
Porthole curtains 70
Pyjama eater 72
Shoe bag 76
Roaring storing! 78
Kite wall hanging 82
Caravan caddy 84
Miss Monster bookend 90
Coin purse 94

Templates and index 96