Refashion, Restyle, Restitch: 20 stylish sewing projects from preloved clothes & homewares - Softcover

Shore, Debbie; Hind, Kimberley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1782219935 ISBN 13: 9781782219934

Publisher: Search Press, 2022

Synopsis

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 this title

About the Authors

Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning author. She began her career as a children's television presenter and since then has appeared regularly as an actress in various popular dramas and as a presenter on shopping channels. Debbie has developed her own range of fabrics, designed her own patterns, writes for several popular sewing magazines and has written over 30 books for Search Press with several more underway. Over 800,000 copies of her books have been sold worldwide. She is the winner of Craft Influencer of the Year 2020 in the Craft Business Awards, and Social Media Influencer of the Year 2019 in the British Sewing Awards.

Debbie has over 285,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel, which has over 30 million views. In 2018, Debbie launched her Half Yard Sewing Club, a monthly subscription service based on the mega-selling Half Yard™ series, and won the 2019 IPG Digital Publishing Award. For more details about the club visit
www.halfyardsewingclub.com.

Debbie lives in Lincolnshire, UK. Visit her website: www.debbieshoresewing.com

Kimberley Hind grew up around sewing, being the daughter of best-selling sewing author Debbie Shore. After 12 years working as a visual merchandiser, she discovered a real passion for sewing during maternity leave following the birth of her daughter. Since then, she has made it her full-time occupation. Now, Kimberley runs a successful online sewing shop as well as her website which shares tutorials, tips and sewing inspiration. She also designs modern, beginner-friendly sewing patterns through her brand Made on Monday. Kimberley likes to create sewing projects that are simple and easy to follow, providing clear guidance for makers of all levels.

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

From the Back Cover

Trying to cut down on fabric waste, but short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bed sheets or curtains? In a brand-new collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her crafting-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, here are 20 stunning ideas for upcycling and re-purposing your pre-loved fabrics to make accessories for both you and your home!

Beginning with invaluable guidance on sourcing your fabrics, as well as the essential notions and extras you'll need, straightaway delve into an inspiring collection of projects to create using old garments and fabric around the house, or saved from thrift/charity stores.

Why not make a boho-style lampshade made from an old dress, or pillows made from men's shirts? Perhaps a fabulous Mid-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets, or a chic shirt-sourced throw? There are even items for your little ones to wear and use! Every project includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated step-by-steps, helping you create professional (and enviable) results with ease.

So take a look in your wardrobe, salvage your old favourites and give them a new lease of life! The future of fabric is circular.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782219935
• ISBN 13: 9781782219934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96