Sewing School authors Amie Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a sewing camp in Memphis, Tennessee, which has earned accolades from delighted children and parents.When families clamored for more, Plumley and Lisle launched a blog, sewingschool.blogspot.com, to rave reviews.Now, they've channeled the best of their children's sewing projects into this lively, how-to- sew book for ages five and up.Featuring 21 inspired projects for young sewers, Sewing School allows kids to create fabric masterpieces with minimal supervision.All projects have been kid-tested, most can be made using simple hand stitches, and all can be embellished with a personal touch, making them a terrific out- let for kids' creativity.To further inspire young needle-crafters, the book is peppered with photos and quotes from real boys and girls who have participated in the authors' sewing camp.Projects include items that children can hug (pillows, doll, blanket) , hold (wallet, tote, draw- string pouch) , give as gifts (coasters, glasses case, pot holder), and wear (sleep mask, hat, cuffs).Each project features step-by-step instructions written in a style to suit most children, a close- up photo of every step, and a photo of the finished project.The book includes full-sized cut- out patterns in a front pocket and instructions for how grownups can help.There are only a few sewing books written specifically for children, and none have the fresh look, fun voice, and contemporary feel of SEWING SCHOOL.