Refashion, Restyle, Restitch: 20 Stylish Sewing Projects from Preloved Clothes & Homewares

20 creative ideas for upcycling and repurposing preloved fabrics to make stylish accessories for you and your home. Includes advice on choosing fabrics, notions, and extras, as well as contemporary projects to create using old garments from around the house or saved from charity/thrift shops. Techniques such as English paper piecing, piping, fitting zips, dyeing, and felting are explained clearly with photographs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 April 2022
Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Are you looking to reduce your clothing and fabric waste while also seeking creative ways to repurpose unwanted garments, bedsheets, or curtains? In this exciting collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her dressmaker-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, we bring you a collection of 20 innovative ideas for upcycling pre-loved fabrics to create stylish accessories for you and your home.

In addition to offering valuable guidance on selecting fabrics, notions, and extras, this book also features a diverse range of contemporary projects designed to breathe new life into old garments sourced from around the house or rescued from charity or thrift shops. From a boho-style lampshade crafted from an old dress to pillows made from men's shirts, a fabulous mid-twentieth-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets, and a chic shirt-sourced throw, this book offers a plethora of designs to sew and inspire you.

Each project comes with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps, ensuring that even beginners can create professional-looking results. The variety of techniques used, such as English paper piecing, piping, fitting zips, dyeing, and felting, are explained clearly and accompanied by photographs, empowering you to achieve remarkable outcomes.

One of the most appealing aspects of working with pre-owned fabrics is that you won't encounter shrinkage or risk of color running, and you'll have access to a vast array of unique fabrics that are simply not available in new stores. So, why not take a stroll through your wardrobe, salvage your old favorites, and give them a new lease of life? Embrace the joy of upcycling and repurposing, and let your creativity soar!

Weight: 362g
Dimension: 204 x 259 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782219934