Learn how to create the cutest clothing, plushies, and accessories! 22 simple sewing projects for keychains, purses, hats, plush toys, clothing, pillows, and other adorable items from fabric - Beginner-friendly tutorials on supplies, tools, basic stitches for both hand and machine sewing, appliqué, a glossary, and more - Step-by-step instructions and photos, complete patterns, materials and tools lists, helpful tips, and extra challenge suggestions - Make handmade gifts that everyone will love, from decorations for a kid's room to soft, cuddly accessories for teens, and a warm quilt for a grandma Whether you are a beginner sewer or have intermediate skill, these fantastic projects are fun and easy to make! In Japanese, kawaii means cute, adorable, or lovable, and arises from the need to have a bit of childlike innocence and naïveté in your life regardless of age or gender. Inside this book, author and seamstress Choly Knight has captured the essence of kawaii and turned it into 22 fun and simple sewing projects that appeal to everyone—from teenagers to grandparents! Sew Kawaii! features projects ranging from very easy to intermediate and is filled with techniques to add to your sewing arsenal. Easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions are simple enough for beginners to get dynamite results, while more advanced sewers will be impressed by the variety of projects and the quality of construction. You'll find instructions to sew accessories, simple clothing items, stuffed animal plushes, and great items to decorate a kid's room, including: Layer Cake Key Chain Plush - Jellyfish Purse - Animal Scarf - Platypus Plush - Llama Plush - Character Hoodie - Log Pillow - Towel Caddy - Sushi Quilt - And more! It is so easy to create these awesome projects—all you need is a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few basic sewing tools. With Sew Kawaii! , the hardest part will be deciding which project to start first! This book comes with 22 simple sewing projects. The step by step pictures will guide you through sewing techniques to create the most adorable, lovable little creations. The projects are aimed at kids or those young at heart and anyone who can pull off Kawaii bags whilst still looking like an adult. Lots of fun and a must have if you are into quirky little creations. This book would be ideal for anyone who wants to create their own plush toys too or check out Pet Pillows another title by Choly too. This book is full of adorable "kawaii" projects that I can't wait to make! Time and getting ready to move back into a dorm has prevented me from being able to make anything yet, but I hope to buy this book once it comes out and make something for Ohayocon, a convention I'm going to in January. What I liked the most about this how-to book, was the difficulty level. None of the projects looked as if they were too difficult and the brightly colored photos explained a lot. If you are like me, and love all things Japanese, or you just love things that are super kawaii, then this is the book for you! I was privileged to receive a digital copy of Sew Kawaii from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Just looking at the cover makes me want to find some good material and get sewing, and that's just my first impression. Based on the cover alone, this is probably a book I would pick up if I saw it in the store. The book is a relatively thin one that starts off with a little bit of info as to just what kawaii means, not only the literal meaning but also from a cultural standpoint. A good little background for those who may not be so familiar with Japanese words and concepts. (It keeps this up by introducing Japanese words for various projects throughout the book, which is fun to see.) It also does what every craft book does and tells you a little about the types of materials you're going to need, along with an overview of the basic skills needed to make the projects. The projects range from easy to a little more advanced, but none of them are particularly hard to accomplish. The types of projects vary, from cute little keychain or cell phone charms to large items like character hats and scarves. Naturally, there are patterns here for cute stuffed animals, too. The book doesn't stop at giving directions for accessories, either. There are instructions for altering clothes to make them cuter or give them animal attributes, and to make larger items of clothing. Some of the accessories are cute but impractical. While I can imagine someone wearing a plush scarf with a cat face at an anime convention, I can't see some of these things being used in daily life. The charms and stuffed animals, though, are both easy and make great gifts, and can be enjoyed by many people at many times. Most of the larger clothing patterns are more practical, too, while still being stylish and cute. Not all, though. The squid dress, for example, may be cute but goes right back into the realm of something you can probably only wea