DIY Thrift Flip : Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0760383219
ISBN-13
9780760383216
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint
Quarry Books
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
May 30th, 2024
Print length
152 Pages
Weight
620 grams
Dimensions
27.80 x 21.60 x 1.20 cms
Ksh 3,400.00
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DIY Thrift Flip teaches how to shop and sew sustainably by providing how-tos for finding, upcycling, and customizing secondhand clothing with basic sewing instructions.
Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions. Expert thrift-flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, takes you through every phase of the process, including how to find the best clothes and fabrics and easy ways to alter and tailor shirts, dresses, pants, coats, and more.
Also included are basic sewing techniques, sewing and clothing terminology, clothing silhouettes, how to measure the body, and more. With DIY Thrift Flip, you''ll learn how to build a wardrobe of original pieces that shows off your unique style and boosts your creativity in the process.
- Getting Started. Essential materials and tools, setting up a workspace, organizing supplies, sewing machine basics, and a concise fabric primer.
- How to Shop for Alterable Clothes. Where to shop, what types of clothes to look for, what can and can''t be fixed, and how to gauge size when you can''t try something on.
- Altering Basics. How to use patterns to alter clothes or parts of garments, techniques for altering without using patterns, the basics of garment altering, adding sleeves, hems, and pockets, and how to custom-tailor an altered piece for a great fit.
- Projects. Beginner to intermediate-level projects inspire and guide you along your own thrift flips.
- QR codes give you access to techniques, tutorials, and project details.
Also included are basic sewing techniques, sewing and clothing terminology, clothing silhouettes, how to measure the body, and more. With DIY Thrift Flip, you''ll learn how to build a wardrobe of original pieces that shows off your unique style and boosts your creativity in the process.
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