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3.4 of 5 stars
Denim has always been universally cool, but the renaissance that this adaptable, comfortable, stylish fabric is now experiencing is unprecedented. ... read full description

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Jan 28, 2009
Stephanie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is another of my Sunday Sewing Binge books from the library. It is full of cute ideas (and some rather scary ones - the Ring my Bell super-short shorts 0_0 ). I am going to modify the woodstock cool jean skirt pattern with the ballgown demin skirt from AlterNation to create a skirt that has been in my head for awhile now. Both my girl and I are going to get one. There are several cute projects in here that I want to try (so off to good will I will be going since I no longer have an over More...
Jan 30, 2009
BAYA rated it: 2 of 5 stars
* B/A This book claims to show the experienced seamstress how to transform out-of-style denim into highly fashionable and trendy threads. There are dozens of ideas but not many photos or illustrations to aid the novice designer. In looking for books on clothing reconstruction, one tries to find what to do with all of the awkward hand-me-downs or good deals but bad styles from the local thrift store. This book shows how to turn something that already fits and still looks good into something tha More...
Jun 06, 2010
Susan rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I have made the hat and the cuff style bracelets out of this book. Trying the pants into a skirt next. Her directions are easy to follow, after you study them for a bit.

Worth the investment if you like funky sewing projects.
Aug 16, 2011
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Aug 14, 2011
Sheena rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jun 23, 2011
Linda rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 21, 2011
Idamandarin rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jun 06, 2010
Shaun marked it as to-read
Apr 23, 2010
Karlie marked it as to-read
Oct 23, 2009
Jessica rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 22, 2009
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May 17, 2009
Jenny rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Dec 03, 2008
Sara rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 02, 2008
dee rated it: 5 of 5 stars