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Sweatshirt Transformations: • Sew Jackets, Vests & Hoodies • 8 Projects from Cozy to Elegant
Author(s): Londa Rohlfing (Author)
- Publisher: C&T Publishing
- Publication Date: 16 Sept. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 96 pages
- ISBN-10: 1607055546
- ISBN-13: 9781607055549
Book Description
Learn how to construct and embellish a stylish jacket from a comfy sweatshirt so it fits perfectly and looks fabulous! Londa shows you how fun it is to blend your favorite fabrics and trims with her basic patterns to create your own personal designs-choose a pattern that fits your sewing skill level. Whether you’re into casual hoodies or classic coats, you’ll never look at a sweatshirt the same way again!
Includes full-size patterns on tissue, designed for all sizes from S to XXL.
Editorial Reviews
Review
There have been a number of books on transforming sweatshirts published over the years. This latest is, we believe, one of the best. Although we challenge anyone to achieve Londa’s promise of making an “elegant” jacket from a sweatshirt, the techniques and projects in this book certainly lift sweatshirts from the humdrum into something eye-catching and unique. Londa has been an avid seamstress for 46 years and made about 300 jackets in the past decade. That wealth of experience informs the instructions she’s provided. Her aim is to encourage even novices to develop their creativity as they learn to design, fit and embellish jackets made with sweatshirt bases. She makes the point that you don’t have to start with a sweatshirt either – she’s explored a range of alternatives. Comprehensive technique descriptions, detailed instructions and lots of step-by-step photographs make this an excellent manual. Full size patterns for sizes S to XXL are included in a packet inside the back cover. –Australian Homespun; January 2013
About the Author
Londa Rohlfing has been an avid seamstress for 46 years. Over the last 9 years, she has created more than 300 jackets. Londa teaches nationally and also sells hand-dyed sweatshirts, original patterns, and more.
