Download or read book DIY Thrift Flip written by April Yang and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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.
Download or read book DIY Thrift Flip written by April Yang and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Wild at Home written by Hilton Carter and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill."Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a tour through Hilton's own apartment and other lush spaces, filled with a huge array of thriving plants, and learn all you need to know to create your own urban jungle. As the owner of over 200 plants, Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one's home – not just for the beauty they add, but for health benefits as well: 'having plants in your home not only adds life, but changes the airflow throughout. It's also a key design element when styling your place. For me, it wasn't about just having greenery, but having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf fig and sandwich it between a birds of paradise and a monstera and.... yes!' You will be armed with the know-how you need to care for your plants, where to place them, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and much more, and most importantly, how to arrange them so that they look their best. Combine sizes and leaf shapes to stunning effect, grow your own succulents from leaf cuttings, create your own air plant display, and more.
Download or read book The Big Ass Book of Bling written by Mark Montano and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun, flashy, and sassy book for beginner and expert crafters alike—with more than 150 new projects that will add pizzazz to everything from jewelry to tote bags! All that glitters doesn’t have to be gold...and diamonds (even the fake ones!) can be a girl’s—or anyone's—best friend. With Mark Montano’s step-by-step guidance you, too, can let loose your inner fashionista and make fabulous, unique accessories to complement your entire wardrobe! Think outside the box when it comes to materials, and check through your recycling to find treasures In the Bin. Show people your New Mexico style, and make a papier-mâché Zigzag Turquoise Cuff out of newspaper. When the plastic store bags start crawling out from under the sink, tame them with a Fused Plastic Flower Cuff. Make the tree-mendous Nature’s Bling Bag decorated with branches sliced thin. Or Twine Not try the hardware store for some colored twine—and pick up some aluminum flashing to find out why Tin Is “In”? From punk to retro, from bobby pins to safety pins, with more than 150 projects there’s something for everyone, whether you want to glam it up Hollywood-style or go ultra-sophisticated like a newly crowned princess.
Download or read book Generation T written by Megan Nicolay and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ingenious craft handbook explains how to transform the ordinary T-shirt into a wide variety of fashionable clothing, accessories, and other items, with detailed instructions for more than 120 innovative projects, including braided rugs, tablecloths, pillows, skirts, a purse, and more. Original.
Download or read book That Dowdy written by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Dress a Day written by Marisa Lynch and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY! Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination—and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins—you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you’ll discover how to • ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!) • create DIY designer look-alikes • cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts • make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have • give bridesmaid dresses a second life • dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe • whip up accessories in seconds • style the same dress seven different ways Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don’t need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.
Download or read book DIY Farmhouse Decor written by Easy Diy and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIY Farmhouse Decor Dollar Tree Trophy DIY Farmhouse Decor Go to the author page to see more books. (click on Follow to not miss book discounts and new books, we have promotions every day !) All my guides are Made at home and time-tested. with the help of my books you will learn to (create home decor and farmhouse decor, dollar tree, wall decor, rooms and furniture As always, my Ebook has photos and links to my page ( so you can easily find what you need) Remember, buying a printed version ( all will be black and white ) also Kindle version will be free for you! I wish you Joy and enjoyment of inventions!
Download or read book Sew Your Own Wardrobe written by Alison Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating, and customizing your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book! Fully illustrated and easy to use, this dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike. Fed up with fast fashion and keen to make your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Inside the pages of this sewing book you’ll discover: • Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-color photography • Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project • 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments • Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it. All the techniques and projects are graded by difficulty level, from the simple and straightforward to the more complex and challenging ones. Put your new-found knowledge to the test with 13 downloadable patterns that can be easily adapted to create more than 30 stylish garments. Learn how to make classic dresses, skirts, tops, trousers, and jackets, alongside creative ideas for giving your old clothes new life! The Essential Guide to Dressmaking Sew Your Own Wardrobe guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favorite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.
Download or read book Custom Knits Accessories written by Wendy Bernard and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Custom Knits Accessories is the third book in the Custom Knits series by acclaimed designer Wendy Bernard. While the first two books focused on techniques for customizing top-down sweaters, this one showcases the ever-popular quick-knits: hats, scarves, gloves, mitts, socks, and more. Each of Bernard’s 25 sassy-chic patterns offers specific ideas for customization—from switching out yarns to personalizing fit and style details—and fun, glamorous photographs show off the finished pieces. Also included are formulas for knitting all types of accessories without a pattern, using a single body measurement as a starting point. In true Custom Knits style, Bernard encourages knitters to unleash their inner designer every step of the way.
Download or read book The Little Book of Rock Painting written by F. Sehnaz Bac and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with creative exercises, art prompts, templates, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting encourages interactivity for immediate results, while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the medium in an engaging and fun way. In the new The Little Book of ... series from Walter Foster Publishing, artists and art hobbyists alike will delight in learning a variety of fun and interesting art topics in a portable format boasting a fresh, contemporary design. In The Little Book of Rock Painting, aspiring artists will discover how to gather and prepare their rocks to create masterpieces that are truly one with nature. Written and illustrated by three talented rock-painting artists, the book features a range of contemporary designs to experiment with, from patterns and animals to mandalas and dots. The instructions are easy to follow and invite creativity and originality. Grab your colors, head outside, and start painting beautiful works of art on stones!
Download or read book Paint It Black written by Voltaire and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2005-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home decorating will never be the same. Close your curtains! Throw away your summery linens! Forget about those white eyelet pillow covers! And for Goth's sake, buy some black lights! Voltaire is here to help you with your home decorating dilemmas, guide you through the hardware stores and decorating centers (which are so difficult for Goths to navigate), and lay it all out on the line about which shade of black goes with which shade of black. Who knows?! One day soon he might have his own decorating line at a discount store. In this world of pastels and plaids, it's so hard for Goths to find anything aesthetically appealing. You go in search of Edward Gorey and wind up with an eyeful of Eddie Bauer. With Voltaire's Paint It Black you can turn the unbearably mundane into the delightfully macabre with little more than a touch of creativity and a can of black spray paint.
Download or read book Knits for You and Your Home written by Debbie Bliss and published by Quadrille Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fabulous collection of 30 designs is a tempting treasure trove of indulgent treats for the knitter. No matter what your mood, you will find the perfect project for an instant pick-me-up. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy, one- or two-ball knit that can be made over a weekend or a larger, more extravagant piece that will become a unique and treasured addition to either your wardrobe or your home, the projects in Knits for You and Your Home provide the perfect excuse to allow yourself a slice of me-time - an opportunity to snuggle down and create for yourself some knitted luxury. Divided into four evocative sections - Indulge, Cocoon, Pamper and Detox - each chapter contains ideas for both cosy homewares and accessories alongside casual garments and other things to wear around the home. Why not try making a delightful keepsake frame, a sensual lavender pillow or a practical storage box for your home? Or treat yourself with a delicate party shrug, a pretty jewelled watch strap or even a luxurious dressing gown. Whatever you decide to make, Knits for You and Your Home puts the focus back on you. Why not make yourself something special? After all, you deserve it. Of course, you could make any one of these projects for a cherished friend or loved one.
Download or read book Regretsy written by April Winchell and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcases the best of the worst handicraft, in categories such as décor, pet humiliation, and Christmas. Based on the blog of the same name.
Download or read book Get the most from your Clothes written by Marion Elliott and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to upcycle, restyle and customize the contents of your wardrobe to produce better-than-new outfits and fun, creative accessories using only your sewing stash and imagination! Bursting with tips, tricks, inspirations and projects, this book covers everything from hemlines and seams to funky fasteners and embellishments. This is a highly accessible book with fresh layouts that hold a wealth of must-know information in bite-size segments. Even as your confidence and stitching skills grow, you'll refer to this book again and again for sewing techniques, fun projects and endless inspiration.
Download or read book DIY Comic Book written by Kambiz Mostofizadeh and published by Mikazuki Publishing House. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draw your own comic book using this easy book of comic book templates. Includes storytelling tips and templates for drawing your own comic book! Over 100 pages of blank comic strips! Do it yourself and stop waiting for permission to make a comic book!
Download or read book No Patterns Needed written by Rosie Martin and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted lines and symbols, this is the book for you. Using Rosie Martin's innovative method, you begin with nothing but a rectangle, circle, or triangle of fabric and some basic body measurements. Next, follow the detailed step-by-step photographs and diagrams to complete your garment. You'll need a sewing machine, but no special equipment or expensive fabrics. With plenty of variations suggested for each garment, there's lots of room for your own creative touches, too.
