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	sew subversive: down & dirty diy for the fabulous fashionista Melissa Rannels, Melissa Alvarado & Hope Meng Fashion is what you make it, not what you can buy off the rack. Sew Subversive is about making fashion your way, whether it's embellishing or customizing shirts or skirts, or transforming clothes that have lost that lovin' feeling into something completely different and absolutely you - t-shirts into skirts, sweaters into hats and leg warmers, pants into hipbelts. For some projects all you'll need is an iron and a pair of scissors. But it won't take long before you'll be wielding a needle and thread like a pro and looking at sewing machines with longing and envy. Don't settle for what everyone else has - subvert fashion and sew subversively. 186pp click on image for contents page more on clothes Price: £9.99
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	yeah, i made it myself: diy fashion for the not very domestic goddess Eithne Farry Yeah, I Made it Myself is all about DIY fashion, aimed at women who are passionate about clothes, and would love to create something of their own, but who are unsure of how to get started. Farry isn't a fashion designer, or professional seamstress, but she can cobble together a DIY summer wardrobe faster than you can say pearl-two. She's made most of her own clothes for years, to much acclaim. When people learn she makes her own clothes they say, 'I wish I could do that.' And her immediate response is, 'You easily could, I could teach you in a few hours'. For a few months, when she was a contributing editor at Elle, she ran a featurette that showed how to make key catwalk accessories using stuff bought from the local haberdashery. The feature was very popular -- the basic premise being 'if I can do it, anyone can'. The ideas are accessible and adaptable -- it's all about creating an individual look, experimenting with ideas and laughing if it all goes a bit lopsided. Innovative, young designers will provide insider tips. There will also be inspirational, crafty tales from friends who've come up with their own easy-to-make designs, despite not having a fashion degree. Yeah, I Made it Myself is going to be practical, with pom-poms. 224pp more on clothes Price: £14.99
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	generation t: 108 ways to transform a t-shirt Megan Nicolay Make it yours. This inspirational guide with diy attitude has everything you need to know about the world's great t-shirt: how to cut it, sew it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, and best of all, transform it. Features more than 100 projects (plus 200 variations) for customized tees, tank tops, tube tops, t-skirts - even handbags, a patchwork blanket, iPod cozies, leg warmers and more. Not a diy expert? Not to worry. More than a third of the projects are no sew, meaning anyone who can wield a pair of scissors can put a personal stamp on her wardrobe. But the sewing basics are here too: backstitch and whipstitch, gather and ruche, appliqué and drawstrings. 253pp click on image for contents page more on clothes Price: £11.99
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	me and my sewing machine Kate Haxell Accessible, good-looking and jargon-free, this book contains everything you need to know to sew well using your sewing machine and nothing more. There are no scary couture-type techniques that real sewers never use, no painstaking procedures that don't actually make your sewing easier, or help it look better, and no complicated methods of doing anything. Instead you will find easy-to-understand, practical and decorative techniques that make sewing simple, even if you have never used a machine before. There are lots of clever tips plus shortcuts that can make things faster and easier to do, with clear advice on when you can use these speedy methods and when it really is better to do something the traditional way. Everything is illustrated with clear step-by-step photography and finished samples, with variation samples where appropriate. As well as techniques, there are some easy projects you can make on your sewing machine and although they are simple, they don't skimp on style. About the author Kate Haxell learned sewing from her grandmother at a young age, creating eccentric outfits for her compliant dolls. After obtaining her art degree, she went to work for Country Living, then moved into book publishing and editing. Kate's previous books include Decorative Knitting, The Seed Bead Book and First Knits. 128pp more on clothes Price: £12.99
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	sweater surgery: how to make new things with old sweaters Stefanie Girard Contemporary crafters are thriving on personalizing, modifying, and altering fashion as not only hobbies but as a lifestyle. Altered clothing, cut up T-shirts, and recycled denim is all the rage. New sewers, DIYers, and crafters are looking for clever ways to revamp their existing wardrobe items into new and novel garments and accessories. This book shows all the exciting ways that you can use sweaters. Sweater Surgery teaches readers great alteration techniques including hand sewing, machine sewing, simple and decorative serging, easy felting, applique, embroidery and embellishing skills that can be used in a myriad of ways to jazz up just about anything! Projects include totes, handbags, belts, jewellery, pillows, funky stuffed toys, simple garments, such as skirts and wraps, and more. 160pp more on clothes Price: £12.99
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	felt, cut and sew unique: upcycle jumpers into one-of-a-kind clothes and accessories Crispina Ffrench This title includes 25 great projects that allow you to turn your old and unused sweaters into countless fabulous outfits and accessories. It is great for beginners as it incorporates simple hand sewing techniques and doesn't require the use of a sewing machine. In-depth tips from the author, Crispina french, on felting, cutting and stitching old sweaters into fresh and fun new fashions. Its step-by-step illustrations take you through every step of upcycling. 176pp more on clothes Price: £12.99
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