DIY THRIFT FLIP

Join the thrifting revolution DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find upcycle and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions Expert thrift flipper April Yang aka Coolirpa takes you through every phase of the process including how to find the best clothes and fabrics and easy ways to alter and tailor shirts dresses pants coats and more Getting Started Essential materials and tools setting up a workspace organizing supplies sewing machine basics and a concise fabric primer How to Shop for Alterable Clothes Where to shop what types of clothes to look for what can and can t be fixed and how to gauge size when you can t try something on Altering Basics How to use patterns to alter clothes or parts of garments techniques for altering without using patterns the basics of garment altering adding sleeves hems and pockets and how to custom tailor an altered piece for a great fit Projects Beginner to intermediate level projects inspire and guide you along your own thrift flips QR codes give you access to techniques tutorials and project details Also included are basic sewing techniques sewing and clothing terminology clothing silhouettes how to measure the body and more With DIY Thrift Flip you ll