Second-Time Cool: The Art of Chopping Up a Sweater paperback Ivarsson, Anna-Stin

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ISBN
9781550379105
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Annick Press, The Limited
ISBN-10
1550379100
ISBN-13
9781550379105
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46833367

Product Key Features

Original Language
Swedish
Book Title
Second-Time Cool : the Art of Chopping Up a Sweater
Number of Pages
92 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Needlework / Knitting, Crafts & Hobbies, Art / Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Anna-Stina Linden Ivarsson, Katarina Evans, Katarina Brieditis
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
This handy book will help you find ways to recycle that old sweater into another wearable item... lots of inspiration for many creative projects., Inspirational color photographs and directions for different kinds of knitting, crocheting, and embroidery... new design paths for the adventurous crafter., A sweater book for non-knitters, this Euro-cool book shows how to turn thrift-store sweaters into totes, ties, skirts, wrist warmers and more. Great for teens or other ultra-hip humans., This handy book will help you find ways to recycle that old sweater into another wearable item... lots of inspiration., Filled with inspirational color photographs and directions for different kinds of knitting, crocheting, and embroidery... lots of new design paths for the adventurous crafter., A defense of thrift-store shopping and brief historical lessons on recycling old garments... the authors reveal techniques for refashioning and embellishing used wool sweaters., Ideas you might have picked up if you had gone to fashion design school. They show you how to make new from old or create originals, all on a budget with tried-and-true crafts., A defense of thrift-store shopping and brief historical lessons on recycling... techniques for refashioning and embellishing used wool sweaters., This Euro-cool book shows how to turn thrift-store sweaters into totes, ties, skirts, wrist warmers and more.
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Photographed by
Guy
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
646.4/08
Table Of Content
ForewordReuse and Recycle Wool Is Unbeatable The Art of Chopping Up a Sweater Project Ideas Embroidery Materials and Stitches Knitting How to KnitKnitting and Recycling Crocheting How to Crochet DetailingRecommended Reading Index Photo Credits About the Authors
Synopsis
Create unique fashion styles using old sweaters! Here's a book for anyone interested in designing a wardrobe that expresses individuality in fun and creative ways. Second-Time Cool shows how easy it can be to recycle knitted sweaters and strike a dazzling look. Simply grab an old wool sweater, wash in the hot cycle, pick up the scissors, and follow the instructions outlined in this book. Ideas include appliqués, slippers, vests, wrist and leg warmers, stylish tops, bags and purses, and much more. The book helps readers think creatively about what can become what: a sleeve can become a mitten, the center of a sweater a skirt, and a turtleneck a hat. The authors remind readers to look for interesting fashions from the past in secondhand stores. Retro is in: it's all about learning to customize, cut up, and change used clothes with confidence. Also included are: the basics of knitting and crocheting line drawings to guide readers step-by-step instructions on the how-to's of cutting up a sweater to produce a unique style. Instruction pages are replete with full-color photography, while images displaying the end results offer inspiration. The authors are a collective of Swedish designers, expert knitters, and fashion journalists., A how-to book on recycling knitted sweaters to create all kinds of fashionable clothes and accessories. Includes the basics of knitting and crochet, step-by-step illustrated instructions, full color photography and inspiration., "Create unique fashion styles using old sweaters!" Here's a book for anyone interested in designing a wardrobe that expresses individuality in fun and creative ways. Second-Time Cool shows how easy it can be to recycle knitted sweaters and strike a dazzling look. Simply grab an old wool sweater, wash in the hot cycle, pick up the scissors, and follow the instructions outlined in this book. Ideas include appliqu's, slippers, vests, wrist and leg warmers, stylish tops, bags and purses, and much more. The book helps readers think creatively about what can become what: a sleeve can become a mitten, the center of a sweater a skirt, and a turtleneck a hat. The authors remind readers to look for interesting fashions from the past in secondhand stores. Retro is in: it's all about learning to customize, cut up, and change used clothes with confidence. Also included are: the basics of knitting and crocheting line drawings to guide readers step-by-step instructions on the how-to's of cutting up a sweater to produce a unique style. Instruction pages are replete with full-color photography, while images displaying the end results offer inspiration. The authors are a collective of Swedish designers, expert knitters, and fashion journalists.

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