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Little Fixes: 54 Clever Ways to Extend the Life of Kids’ Clothes • Reuse, recycle, repurpose, restyle
Author(s): Disney Powless (Author)
- Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books
- Publication Date: July 1, 2014
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 1607058545
- ISBN-13: 9781607058540
Book Description
In this how-to book, author Disney Powless proves that whether it’s ripped, stained, too small, or out of season, nothing is lost when it comes to a child’s wardrobe. Little Fixes, a step-by-step guide to refashioning children’s clothes, in sizes ranging from toddler to teen, features 54 simple restyling tutorials. With some basic sewing skills and a little imagination, you’ll soon find yourself having fun reviving any garment. Your kids—and your wallet—will thank you!
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Review
The book begins by introducing us to the cute models in the book, each sharing a little bit about themselves. You will enjoy their adorable expressions and poses throughout the book! Then the book goes into sewing supplies needed to complete the project, and then there’s a detailed but not too complicated section on different sewing techniques such as sewing ruffles, hand-stitching, applique, and something I had never tried but always wanted to: shirring. The book explains it so well that after just a few practices on some scrap fabric, I was ready to go! Then the book goes into all 54 tutorials divided up by type of refashion, such as how to fix clothing that’s the wrong size (too big, too small, too long, too short, etc), stained or torn clothing, and completely restyling clothing from one thing to another (such as a t-shirt to a necklace). I tried out one of the first tutorials in the book, what to do with a shirt that fits but is too short.
I followed the very clear and simple directions on how large to cut out my fabric, and I was amazed at how easy it is to shirr the waistband. It is so much cuter than just sewing the skirt to the t-shirt.
I cannot wait to try more of the tutorials in this book. The clothes in my mending basket cannot wait either! This is such a great way to give new life to your kids’ clothing (and I bet you could apply these techniques to grown-up clothing too!). (
About the Author
Disney Powless is founder of the immensely popular craft blog RufflesandStuff.com. Her work has been published in various magazines such as Molly Makes, Fresh Style, Altered Couture, and more. She lives in Washington state with her family.
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