Beginner Sewing-Deconstruct n Reconstruct Clothes w RIP IT

Why spend tons of money on humdrum designer duds when it's possible to revamp a piece you already own to create a guaranteed original that looks, fits, and feels just the way it should?



Rip It! shows how simple and fun it can be to transform a tired wardrobe into hip, one-of-a-kind new looks without spending a dime. Elissa Meyrich, owner and teacher at the popular New York sewing boutique Sew Fast Sew Easy, has been passing her sewing secrets and style tips on to students for years. Now she shows beginners and experienced sewers everywhere how to customize pieces found at cheap chain stores, thrift shops, or the far reaches of a closet and create fabulous new designs. Rip It! includes everything you need -- basic sewing and alteration information; quick sewing methods; where to find supplies; advice on which fabrics to use; important cutting rules; plus illustrated layouts, drawings, and instructions that show you how to:




Jazz up old t-shirts with stretch lace and zippers


Turn faded, falling-apart jeans into a hot new denim skirt


Change a pullover into a cute cardigan


Make a thrift-store dress into a hipster skirt


Create an instant poncho


Cool, crafty, and brimming with creative ideas, Rip It! is a hands-on handbook that will show you how to give your clothes sass, sparkle, and your own signature style.

A Customer writes I have the Sew Fast Sew Easy book and my sewing has improved ten fold. I now have an understanding of how garments are put together and am experimenting with redesigning my own clothes. I then bought Rip It!. This book explains a bunch of diferent ways of reconstructing clothes and accessories so it's been really helpful to recreating my clothes. It's a great book for any level of sewer of any age. I definitely recommend this book!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• arts
• crafts
• fashion
• home
• sewing
• DIY
• deconstruct
• reconstruct
• recycle
• tshirt
• skirt
• top
• pants
• accessories
• sweater
• knit

[ScarlettVVilliams]

i want to get into fashion design.. but my parents won't allow.. =(

really want to make my own cloth..

[ggarvin]

@ScarlettVVilliams You could always sew as practical means for yourself. Take it up as a hobby to convince them to let you get interested in something other than school.

It will help improve math, conceptual thinking and methodology of putting things together.

[jeannote5]

I like the t-shirt marilyn Monroe!

[IrisTrinity]

They're playing Brazilian Girls!

[prayupblessings]

Nice..wish you were here in GA.

[trueshit12]

yo is that sexy ass kenley from project runway?, i know that face from a mile away but i cant tell for sure without the lipstick and 50s attire

[kolpiuy56]

this is great