“Rarely, though, does a book make my heart race in the same way that it does every time I open my copy of Growing up Sew Liberated.
The photos are dreamy and gorgeous, but it’s the projects that really
speak to my racing heart. This book is full of patterns and
instructions to make all of the things that my daughters want.” – Stefanie Japel, Craftsy.com
“The clothes are cute but not cutesy, and they look super
comfortable, too. The playthings are made with learning in mind – the
author is a former Montessori teacher – but they aren't earnest. The
dolls and capes and play tent would doubtless provide all sorts of room
for imaginative play.” – CanadianLiving.com
"I loved her first book, so I knew this one, which is devoted to
the littles, would be fantastic too. And it is...full of beautiful
things to sew. Many of the projects are just right for gifts as well. I
would enjoy making all of them and I know they would all be well
received and loved.” – Meg Spaeth, ElsieMarley.com
“One of my favorite things about Meg's blog
(and this book) is that her writing and designs are infused with
experience from her years as a Montessori teacher. I love reading about
how she has translated that training into parenting. Throughout the
book Meg has added wonderful tips and ideas for play, learning, and
involving children in household tasks that are really inspiring.” - Rae Hoekstra, Made-by-Rae.com
“I have a new favorite sewing book! The book is full of playful and easy sewing projects to make for children...Growing Up Sew Liberated
is interspersed with great nuggets of wisdom about play, art materials,
and learning. As a longtime reader of Meg's (since back when she was
blogging as Montessori by Hand), I see the former early childhood
educator coming through here.” – The Artful Parent
“Growing Up Sew Liberated is a fantastic sewing book, but
more importantly it is a guide to deepening our children’s love of
nature through creative play. Every project has a purpose. A child’s
need for rhythm and sense of wonder are main themes throughout the book,
and it is a wonderful insight into how to create a natural rhythm for
any family.” – Rhythm of the Home
“This title is full of inspiration, practical sewing instruction
for family projects, lovely photos, and comforting advice about creating
family rhythm.” – SimpleHomeSchool.net
“INCREDIBLE! Meg has merged her early childhood education
background, with her pattern making skills and mothering experience to
produce a book that is filled with gorgeous clothing destined to become
your child's favorites...the instructions and patterns are always
straightforward so even if you don't have lots of sewing experience you
can go forth with confidence.” - Maya Donenfeld, Maya*Made
“The perfect inspiration for summer sewing.” – Blair Stocker, Wise Craft
“Growing up Sew Liberated is beautifully written and
styled in a manner that will inspire both you and the little ones in
your world. The sewing projects have been thoughtfully put together and
nestled among them are tips and ideas on connecting with your children
through play and creativity.” - Jennifer Casa, JCasa *handmade
“This book is not only great resource for patterns and projects but
also wisdom on family life, rhythm (one of my favorite topics),and
teaching - to name just a few.” – Nicole Spring, Frontier Dreams
“Do you follow Sew Liberated [the blog]? Then you probably know
what a sweet, kind, creative woman Meg is. What I love most about this
book is that you can see her personality in it. You can just feel it
through her writing and kid-friendly projects.” – Dana Willard, Dana-Made-It.com
“All of Meg's patterns have a timeless and classic style while
keeping the fun and creativity of childhood play as their focus.” – Joanna Johnson, author, Phoebe’s Sweater
“A collection of adorable items to sew for your little one.” – The Detroit News
“If you are a mom, grandma, or anyone who has children in your life, the projects in this book will be fun to make and give.” – Bloom, Bake & Create
“Meg McElwee has a great philosophy on making kids clothes,
focusing on making them comfortable, kid-friendly, practical, and
adorable. As both a teacher and a mother, she designs clothes that are
made for active little ones who are continually exploring their
environment.” – Tricia Waddell, Editor, Stitch Magazine
“A book full of practical, creative, and educational sewing
projects for babies and young children...I found her Irresistible
Numbers project to be, well, irresistible. Not only are these
fused-appliqué fabric sandwiches easy to make, they use up scrap fabrics
in a fun way. Think of them as very tiny baby quilts.” – Pokey Bolton, editorial director, Quilting Arts magazine
“A fantastic sewing book.”— Cate Prato, editor, Studios magazine
“Packed with fun projects that highlight the fantastic possibilities that come with incorporating easy applique techniques.”— Craftsanity
“Grab the bag of fabric scraps along with this book for a wealth of
ideas for embellishing handmade items with applique and trims to add
that truly personal touch. This is a fun title.” — Sewing World
"Meg’s background as a Montessori educator and mother of two shines
through in the “activity-focused” designs. Infuse some extra
creativity and fun into your days with Growing Up Sew Liberated!" - Sew, Mama, Sew
