Annie's releases new book of slipper patterns

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BERNE, Ind. -- Annie's, well-known publisher of print and digital magazines, pattern books and related products in the craft and nostalgia markets, has released a new sewing pattern book called Sew Slippers for Kids™.

The book features eight slipper designs to fit children -- both boys and girls -- in sizes from toddler to tweens. The patterns are quick and easy to complete, with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos and templates for each project. Patterns are written for all skill levels and are suitable for beginners.

Also included in the book is an introduction of general sewing and pattern instructions covering how to select the right size pattern, things to consider in fabric selection, and information on stitching specialty fabrics, such as faux fur.

Sew Slippers for Kids will go on sale in July and will be available in select stores and from the Annie's catalog website at AnniesCatalog.com.

Julie Johnson of Fort Wayne, Ind., is the designer of the book's projects. After receiving a clothing and textile degree from Madison Area Technical College, she worked for two different sewing machine companies and traveled the country working at trade shows and state fairs as an educator to sewing machine dealers and consumers.

Annie's is part of the third-generation Muselman family business headquartered in Berne, Ind. It is well known to crafters and nostalgia buffs for its print and digital magazines, pattern books and other related products, sold primarily via mail, websites and catalogs. at the company website at DRGnetwork.com.


DRG (DRGnetwork.com) is part of the third-generation Muselman family business headquartered in Berne, Ind., near Fort Wayne. It is comprised of two divisions: Annie's and Strategic Fulfillment Group (SFG).

Annie's (Annies-Publishing.com) is well known to crafters and nostalgia buffs for its print and digital magazines, pattern books and other related products, sold primarily via mail, websites and catalogs.

SFG (StrategicFulfillment.com) provides state-of-the-art fulfillment and database marketing services out of a 140,000-square-foot facility in East Texas.

The Muselman business began in 1925 with the founding of Economy Printing Concern in Berne. EP Graphics, as it is known today, is still owned by the Muselman family. It specializes in high-quality, four-color web printing for catalogs and magazines.