Refashion, Restyle, Restitch is a beautiful book of 20 stylish sewing projects, from preloved clothes and homewares. Ideal for anyone trying to cut down on fabric waste, these projects by a dressmaker team of mother and daughter, include ways to use up unwanted garments, bedsheets and curtains. Keep fabric scraps away from pets and children, and keeps pins and needles securely stashed.
As well as invaluable guidance on choosing fabrics, discover a collection of contemporary projects to create old garments from around the house (or saved from thrift shops). The projects include:
- A tea towel tote
- A boho-style lampshade made from an old dress
- Pillows made from men’s shirts
- A fab handbag (cut from pre-loved ladies’ jackets)
- A chic shirt-sourced throw
- An upcycled armchair cover
- A rope basket
- A blind (made from a double duvet cover)
- A rag rug
- A bag made from two tweed jackets
- A reupholstered footstool
Each project includes easy instructions and illustrated steps. The variety of techniques used for the projects include English paper piercing, piping, fitting zips and dying. All explained clearly and with photographs, for professional results.
This pinafore dress is made from ladies’ wide-leg trousers. 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 would not 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 old favourites, and give them a new lease of life.
About the Authors
Debbie Shore is a best-selling and award-winning sewing author, who has sold over half a million copies of her many books. Her daughter Kimberley Hind is a dressmaker and sewing blogger.
