Reconstructing Clothes For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
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Author: Miranda Caroligne Burns
ISBN: 0470127678
Number of Pages: 360
Publication Date: 2007-08-13
Publisher: For Dummies
Book Description
Reconstructing Clothes for Dummies offers inspiring projects and savvy tips on how to salvage those tired old clothes in your closet and turn them into a one-of-a-kind wardrobe. It shows craftsters, DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious fashionistas and people from all walks of life how to unleash their inner fashion designer and transform outdated duds into hip new clothes. Featured projects include making good use of old scraps; reviving shrunken sweaters; finding redemption in that bridesmaid dress; decorative repair and embellishment of existing pieces; and creating unexpected home décor with what’s hiding in your drawers.
Customer Reviews (7 total reviews)
Creative, resourceful and fun
by Customer A2X5UDOVSXVXA7 at May 28th, 2008
Reconstructing Clothes For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
I have never had ... (read more)
Reconstructing Clothesfor Dummies
by Customer A24Y2V6MNBSDPX at March 21st, 2008
I don't even sew, but this book makes me want to learn! It is not just a boring "how to" book, ... (read more)
Reconstructed clothing doesnt have to look like rags
by Customer A1JUD29C0OYY2S at March 03rd, 2008
I rented this book from the library first and I am glad that I did. I would love to find a book on nice wearable reconstructed clothing. Absolutely everything in this book looked too much like "Mad Max beyond the Thunderdome". I'm not looking for high fashion just nice and casual, didn't find it in this book at all.
A great source of inspiration
by Customer A19G458O23GRI at February 12th, 2008
I'm not very good at sewing--especially not from scratch--and I had recently noticed my lack of ... (read more)
Spark your imagination
by Customer A9H11ISLUX368 at February 11th, 2008
This book is the beginning of a whole new way to look at your unwanted clothing. It also gives a ... (read more)
clothing reconstruction and a whole lot more
by Customer AIN35JTYJ76ZN at November 15th, 2007
This is a wonderful book because it embodies the author's philosophy of life - it's more than just a DIY book, it's a guide to a way of life that is more creative, fulfilling and easier on the planet. Very inspiring! And the projects are great too!
Reconstructing clothes for dummies
by Customer A1XTHOE39Z79EI at October 15th, 2007
This book stinks. It had nothing usable for me. I wanted to know how to turn things in my closet ... (read more)
Creative, resourceful and fun
by Customer A2X5UDOVSXVXA7 at May 28th, 2008
Reconstructing Clothes For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies))
I have never had ... (read more)
Reconstructing Clothesfor Dummies
by Customer A24Y2V6MNBSDPX at March 21st, 2008
I don't even sew, but this book makes me want to learn! It is not just a boring "how to" book, ... (read more)
Reconstructed clothing doesnt have to look like rags
by Customer A1JUD29C0OYY2S at March 03rd, 2008
I rented this book from the library first and I am glad that I did. I would love to find a book on nice wearable reconstructed clothing. Absolutely everything in this book looked too much like "Mad Max beyond the Thunderdome". I'm not looking for high fashion just nice and casual, didn't find it in this book at all.
