Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads Into Street Couture
- ISBN13: 9781561589258
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
- Notes:
Product DescriptionIt’s time to get subversive, again! The downtown divas of “Sew Subversive” are back with another happy helping of straightlaced sewing advice for stylish results every time. Transform tacky bridesmaid gowns and pleated pants into picture-perfect tops, skirts and accessories. The two Melissas and a Hope deliver 30 great projects that are achievable for even the new sewer. “Subversive Seamster” is your secret roadmap to the jewels of thrifting and the ins and outs of refashioning. This book has shortcuts, tips, and secrets to the wide world of inexpensive, individualized fashion. Our clothes make a statement about who we are. What better way to say, “I am an individual!” than to wear one-of-a-kind items made out of other one-of-a-kind items? We derive the most fashionable satisfaction knowing that we are reusing and recycling what already exists in this material world–and looking darn good doing it!
Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads Into Street Couture
Although I have only flicked through this book, I can see myself finding it pretty handy as a reference and for inspiration. Definately for people who do love to re-create op shop or their old clothes.
Rating: 4 / 5
I just got this book and I have to say that it is one of my favorite crafting books. I love the DIY dress form (I would have never thought of that), and all of the new and different ways to reconstruct clothing that I have not seen anywhere else. They also gave me some very good tips and advice to take with me while I am thrifting (and some advice that I certainly will not take with me).
I did find some styles that I wouldn’t make for myself, but maybe would consider for some friends of mine.
Rating: 4 / 5
SUBVERSIVE SEAMSTER: TRANSFORM THRIFT STORE THREADS INTO STREET CULTURE as for any sewer who has patterns and methods down – and wants to move beyond them into the world of altering and enhancing existing offerings. Refashioning is covered with a host of tips and secrets to re-doing vests, purses, dresses and more, from a salsa skirt to a poncho, tops, and accessories. A ‘must’ for any collection catering to sewers.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve truly been inspired. After reading Sew Subversive and now Subversive Seamster, I immediately got a sewing machine and started cranking away! This book is witty, clever, practical, and so many other positive words. Great ideas that only 2 Melissas and a Hope could create. I’ve already made 5 shirts and have been saving all of my scrap clothes knowing I can make something fabulous.
Rating: 5 / 5
Thanks ladies, I have been waiting for book 2, cool stylish and cheap. Now I can read about sewing and not fall asleep. You make a needle and thread more exciting than I ever thought it could be. I have a love hate relationship with sewing, mostly hate but now I feel like I can make stylish clothes. I like the part about shopping first (the really fun part) and then sewing. No more pattern books for me, Goodwill here I come. You have great ideas, that spur my creativity, thanks ladies a book well done.
Rating: 5 / 5