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"Remake it: Clothes: The Essential Guide to Resourceful Fashion With Over 500 Tricks, Tips and Inspirational Designs" "Thompson, Henrietta"

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: United Kingdom Thames & Hudson Ltd 03/09/2012Description: 272 HardbackISBN:
  • 9780500516324
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 646.4 HEN
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Contents:
Needlework & fabric crafts
Summary: "An encyclopedia of life skills, smart ideas and great design, ""Remake It: Clothes"" blends inspiration, entertainment and hands-on know how in equal measure, producing a wealth of almost-forgotten word-of-mouth skills, step-by-step projects to create new clothes from old and accessories from found materials, plus design examples from celebrated international designers, to show what can be created with a ""Remake It"" philosophy. With over 500 illustrations, 250 of which have been specially commissioned for the book, and featuring introductory essays on the history and context of recycling clothes in the fashion industry, as well as tips on vintage clothing, storage and caring for your clothes, ""Remake It: Clothes"" draws together global trends, traditional practices and modern innovations into a harmonious and life-enriching guide."
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Remake, recycle, refresh: save money, save the planet, stay stylish. Here is an indispensable, inspirational and practical guide to resourceful fashion.

Smart ideas and great design, step-by-steps and tricks and tips can be found alongside innovative examples from celebrated international designers such as Martin Margiela, Christian Louboutin, Rachel Freire and Freitag. In a new age of austerity, let Remake It: Clothes be your style bible.

Needlework & fabric crafts

"An encyclopedia of life skills, smart ideas and great design, ""Remake It: Clothes"" blends inspiration, entertainment and hands-on know how in equal measure, producing a wealth of almost-forgotten word-of-mouth skills, step-by-step projects to create new clothes from old and accessories from found materials, plus design examples from celebrated international designers, to show what can be created with a ""Remake It"" philosophy. With over 500 illustrations, 250 of which have been specially commissioned for the book, and featuring introductory essays on the history and context of recycling clothes in the fashion industry, as well as tips on vintage clothing, storage and caring for your clothes, ""Remake It: Clothes"" draws together global trends, traditional practices and modern innovations into a harmonious and life-enriching guide."

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