Creature Camp: Make Your Own • 18 Softies to Draw, Sew & Stuff

by Wendi Gratz, Jo Gratz

This collection of 18 skill-building projects teaches children with no sewing experience how to sew their very own cuddly pals. From sewing on buttons to putting in zippers, this guide walks kids step-by-step through various skill levels. They will learn to embroider, turn corners, and make curves with these fun designs. Multiple examples of each project encourage them to explore ideas. Featuring shapes, critters, and monsters that appeal to kids' imagination, the projects build on skills and develop creativity.

Genres: Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Christine Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

STEAM

Collects eighteen skill-building projects that teach children with no sewing experience how to sew their own cuddly pals, walking them step-by-step through a range of skill levels.

Subject: Soft toy making -- Juvenile literature.
Stuffed animals (Toys) -- Juvenile literature.
Sewing -- Juvenile literature
Handicraft -- Juvenile literature

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 11 year old son has always enjoyed sewing. I tend to have a hard time finding him easy sewing projects that aren't geared for girls. Creature Camp was the perfect solution for him to be creative, and feel like he was making something cool!

Creature Camp has 18 easy projects that teach you how to make stuffed animals. Step by step instructions that are easy to understand and get started (with parental guidance).

New at sewing? This book is great for adults to learn to sew and make small little cuddly creatures for their kids, grandkids and learn great skills while doing it. Learn to sew buttons, turn corners, attach zippers and more in a variety of creatures. The book gives many examples and suggestions to help get your imagination started.


The book starts from easiest project and gets harder as you progress. My son wanted to make the stuffed teddy bear. I love that you can easily use a fat quarter and get started on this. I could simply print off the pattern pages and we had our template. If you purchase the paper copy you can make xerox copy for your pattern. I would have loved to feel this book in my hands and flip through it. I really enjoyed the ebook version, but I tend toward being in love with paper versions more.

My 11 year old made a fantastic teddy bear with just minor help from me. We look forward to adding more creatures to our collection.

I received an ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful ideas and easy patterns

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very impressed with the process of this book. It would really take a beginner step by step through more and more complex softies.

[Lori Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun projects with very simple and clear instructions.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the best pictures for basic sewing techniques.

[Miss M]

It was ok. Good for kids, not my style