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      DIY Thrift Flip: Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions

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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 custo...

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      Product ID:9780760383216
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:DIY Thrift Flip
      Subtitle:Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions
      Authors:Author: April Yang, Coolirpa
      Page Count:152
      Subjects:Fashion and textile design, Fashion & textiles: design, Antiques, vintage and collectables: carpets, rugs and textiles, Needlework and fabric crafts, Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles, Needlework & fabric crafts
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      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.
       
      • 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.

      Imprint Name:Quarry Books
      Publisher Name:Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2024-05-30

      Additional information

      Weight620 g
      Dimensions278 × 216 × 12 mm