The Refashion Handbook

Refit, Redesign, Remake for Every Body Anyone can learn how to take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from this book. shows how to refashion outdated treasures into chic, perfectly tailored clothing and accessories. Even new sewists can enjoy transforming something old into a better fit, a new design, or a radical takeover Creating second hand chic is a whole new way to love sewing. 19 stylish projects show how to transform easytofind secondhand items into oneofakind fashion statements 128p, color, 8 10 AVAIL SEPT 2014

Take secondhand finds from frumpy to fabulous with a little help from Beth Huntington, a.k.a. the Renegade Seamstress. The Refashion Handbook contains 19 stylish projects, each showing you how to transform easy-to-find items into a better fit, a new design, or a radical makeover. Learn the basics of refashioning: how to measure, reshape, fit, and finish a garment, so it fits you perfectly. Plus size? Petite? No problem! Beth's designs flatter a wide variety of sizes and body types. Her easy techniques are fun for even beginning sewists. You'll love creating your own secondhand chic!