| New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts Contributor(s): Lynch, Marisa (Author) |
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ISBN: 0345532880 ISBN-13: 9780345532886 Publisher: Ballantine Books OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion - Crafts & Hobbies | Sewing |
| Dewey: 646.408 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 7.39" W x 9.17" (1.27 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Yes, with a little imagination--and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins--you too can update an outdated castoff.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. |
