num_pages: 160
description: Contemporary crafters are thriving on personalizing modifying and altering fashion as not only hobbies but as a lifestyleWhy repurpose your sweaters? Because you can't buy sweater fabric by the yard. Sweaters get damaged or go out of style but we still love the prints colors and textures. You don't have time to knit it from scratch. It's ecologically correct. And most of all--it's fun!Sweater Surgery shows you how to upcycle all your slightly worn slightly damaged or plain old out-of-style sweaters into fabulous new items for your wardrobe and your home. Readers learn how to choose cut restitch felt and embellish old sweater fabric transforming it into beautiful handbags mittens scarves hats hoodies skirts jewelry soft toys pillows and more!Complete instructions for 27 projects plus a huge gallery of exciting ideas for further inspiration.
language: English
title: Sweater Surgery: How to Make New Things with Old Sweaters
publisher: Quarry Books