20 stunning ideas for upcycling and repurposing preloved fabrics!

Are you trying to cut down on clothing and fabric waste, but are short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bedsheets or curtains? In this brand-new collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her dressmaker-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, find 20 ideas for upcycling pre-loved fabrics to make stylish accessories for you and your home.

As well as invaluable guidance on choosing your fabrics, notions and extras, discover a collection of contemporary projects to create using old garments from around the house or saved from charity/thrift shops: a boho-style lampshade made from an old dress; pillows made from men's shirts; a fabulous mid-twentieth-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets; a chic shirt-sourced throw, plus a whole range of designs to sew and inspire you!

Every project includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. The variety of techniques used for the projects, such as English paper piecing, piping, fitting zips, dyeing and felting, are also explained clearly and with photographs, helping you create professional (and enviable) results.

The beauty of working with pre-owned fabrics is that you won't get shrinkage or risk colour running, plus you'll have a fabulous choice of unique fabrics that you just wouldn't be able to buy new. Be inspired to give it a go and keep your fabric from landfill. Take a look in your wardrobe, salvage your old favourites and give them a new lease of life.

About the Author

Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning sewing author. She has 25 books under her belt of which she has sold over 650,000 copies worldwide. Her daughter, Kimberley Hind, is a dressmaker and sewing blogger who blogs for Minerva Crafts, creates sewing projects for The Craft Cotton Company and films sewing video tutorials on her own YouTube Channel. Together, Debbie and Kimberley run the successful online sewing shop, www.debbieshoresewing.com

Debbie is the winner of numerous awards, including Craft Influencer of the Year 2020 and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2019. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, an award-winning monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard (TM) series. Debbie lives in Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website www.debbieshoresewing.com

Kimberley lives in London, UK. Visit her website www.whatkimberleymakes.com, or find her on Instagram @whatkimberleymakes

Reviews

Here are 20 stunning ideas for upcycling and repurposing preloved fabrics! Give it a go!

* Craft Focus *

Are you looking to repurpose preloved garments? Check out Refashion, Restyle, Restitch for 20 inventive upcycling ideas. You'll find out how to transform unloved garments and accessories, or zhoosh up charity shop gems. Make a groovy lampshade from an old dress or gorgeous pillows from men's shirts. It's time to rescue your old favourites and give them a new lease of life!

* Sew Magazine *

This book is great value for money with many projects to make from pre-loved material, easily found at home or in charity shops, helping you to save money along the way! As with all Debbie's books and now this one with her daughter Kim, it includes lots of tips and techniques and simple to follow, step-by-step instructions and photos. The projects are achievable even if you are new to sewing. Can't wait to make a start on the Roll up Blind for my kitchen.

-- Judy Banks * Customer Review *

Are you trying to cut down on clothing and fabric waste, but short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bedsheets or curtains? Debbie and her dressmaker-blogger daughter find 20 ideas for upcycling fabrics to make accessories for you and your home.

* Machine Knitting Monthly *



Book Information
ISBN 9781782219934
Author Debbie Shore
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Search Press Ltd
Publisher Search Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 364g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 204mm * 7mm