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Author:   April Yang ,  Coolirpa
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Quarry Books
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780760383216

ISBN 10:   0760383219
Pages:   152
Publication Date:   30 May 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS   Introduction How I Started Sewing and Altering Clothes How to Use This Book   1 | Getting Started Essential Materials Setting Up a Workspace Organizing Supplies Sewing Machine Basics Fabric Primer   2 | How to Shop for Alterable Clothes Where to Shop What Types of Clothes to Look For What Can and Can’t Be Fixed Gauging Size When You Can’t Try Something On   3 | Altering Basics Using Patterns to Alter Clothes or Parts of Garments Techniques for Altering Without Using Patterns The Basics of Garment Altering Adding Pieces: Sleeves, Hems, Pockets How to Custom-Tailor an Altered Piece for a Great Fit   4 | Projects Beginner to intermediate projects to inspire and guide you along your own thrift flips   Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index  

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“[A] lovely debut…Yang’s handy and inventive guidance is an excellent source of inspiration for eco-conscious sewers.” * Publishers Weekly * “A must-have. This amazing title will thrill readers who enjoy thrift-shopping for clothes they can upcycle. Bonus: readers can refer to this book for sustainable living and craftivism ideas.” * Library Journal STARRED Review * “Overall, this is a thorough guide that will be useful in makerspaces and public and school library collections.” * Booklist STARRED Review *

“[A] lovely debut…Yang’s handy and inventive guidance is an excellent source of inspiration for eco-conscious sewers.” * Publishers Weekly *

Author Information

April Yang is a Southern California-based thrift flipper who has an associate's degree in fashion design from Palomar Community College and has built a substantial following on Instagram and YouTube, where she posts sewing tutorials and thrift flip process videos. Her flips include turning a thrift-store find into a chic maternity dress, a worn-out black dress into a chic evening dress with lace appliques, a blah gingham dress into a cute jumpsuit, and a graduation gown into a glamorous black cocktail dress. She started sewing in high school out of necessity, when she wanted to wear new clothes but couldn't afford them. As she began to post her clothing flips on YouTube under the name Coolirpa, she found a like-minded community who was inspired by her creativity, and her popularity on social media soon skyrocketed. She lives in San Diego, California. To see more of her work, visit coolirpa.com, @coolirpaa on TikTok, and @coolirpa on YouTube and Instagram.

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