Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture
by Melissa Rannels, Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng
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Author: Hope Meng, Melissa Alvarado, Melissa RannelsEdition: Paperback
Published: 2007-10-16
ISBN: 156158925X
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Taunton
Book Reviews of Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture
Book Review: SAVE YOUR MONEY
Summary: 1 Stars
This book is beyond bad. For those trying to save money by buying at thrift stores - save your money and don't buy this book! The "fashion" ideas, and that is a term used loosely, are horrible and all look badly home made. In some of the photos the edges aren't even finished correctly ( i.e. a bustier with uneven edge seams and threads hanging out)- and most are fashions that no one in their right style mind would wear. They are not radical and hip, they are messy and sad. The only idea that might prove helpful is how to create your own dress makers dummy - and this is a recycled idea.
If you must look at this book, a trip to the local library and about 30 seconds is all you will need.
Summary of Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture
It'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!Fashion Books
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