Reddit reviews Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children

I love this book. I saw it in a bookstore and turned every page. It's probably too complex for right now, but it could serve as an inspiration or provide projects you could work on with him.

http://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Little-Things-Sew-Accessories/dp/1584799102/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1426869583&sr=1-1&keywords=little+things+to+sew


These books look interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/Sewing-School-Projects-Kids-Will/dp/1603425780/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426869393&sr=8-2&keywords=sewing+books+for+children

http://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Sewing-Friends-Projects/dp/1607057514/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1426869393&sr=8-5&keywords=sewing+books+for+children

If he ever wants to do clothes, look at the Oliver + S site.

You're very welcome.

There have been many threads in this subreddit on the necessary supplies. If you click on my name and go to the "Submitted" tab, at the bottom are three posts I did on how to develop control on a sewing machine, how to press garments, and some basic suggestions for beginners.

I see you live in Japan. It has a lot of interesting sewing notions (small tools) that aren't available in the U.S. Clover, a huge maker of notions, is based in Japan.

Japan also has a tradition of pattern books. They're not to everyone's taste, but I love the simplicity of the garments and the way they're styled. They're also relatively thrifty. You buy the book, and trace off the patterns. They make a number for children's clothes. I assume they're less expensive in Japan. Many are still in Japanese, but there are guides on the web on how to use them if you don't read Japanese. Another advantage is that the pattern-book aesthetic is usually relaxed so advanced sewing skills aren't necessary to pull off the clothes.

If your wife wants to sew for herself, she may want to buy a dress form down the road. If she becomes a serious sewer and is altering or making clothes, in time she might want an industrial sewing machine. One of the best brands is Juki, a Japanese brand. I'm pretty sure Janome is Japanese as well.

Little Things to Sew is a lovely book by an American clothing designer who has her own line of kid's patterns.

http://www.japanesesewingbooks.com/?s=kids

http://oliverands.com/

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