ReCraft: How to Turn Second-hand Stuff into Beautiful Things for your Home, Family and Friends

by Buttonbag, Nicola Kent (Illustrations)

In today's thrifty times it is seems right to re-use fabrics and buttons and customize old clothes rather than buying brand new ones. The Buttonbag book is packed with instruction and ideas on how to re-use, re-cycle and re-create fantastic things, thereby transforming old into new.
There are about 40 step-by-step projects for a range of items including items for the home, clothes and accessories for all ages plus patterns, templates and basic techniques. Illustrated with photographs and hand-painted illustrations, the emphasis is on simple, easy-to-make items with a twist.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 18, 2012

Reviews

[Cat Randle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE my craft books but can't get too invested as I already have enough projects to keep me more than busy for the rest of my life. I like the recycling take. I originally got it because I love turning my old shirts into cushions. I also love the book cover handbags and the whale jumpers. This book is for the reduce, resuse and recycle set. It's easy to follow and full of fun ideas. Def a good Christmas present for your home crafter. Again I got it out of the library and I wasn't keen on paying any fines so its been returned but I will get it out again and use it.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it, this is a nicely written book to inspire even the laziest potential crafter to make lovely things as gifts.... havent quite got round to it yet but you never know.

[Dinh Hong · Rating 3 out of 5]

simple cute ideas but very rough draft for yourself to figure out to make better templates though.

[Toast · Rating 4 out of 5]

If only I was crafty I wail! This is an excellent source of ideas for someone really handy with a needle and a pencil. Sadly I am not. Bummer. The instructions are easy to follow, there are even templates to guide the less than confident, the ideas are cheap and cheerful and they can look brilliant. Its just I'm cackhanded to say the least. Hohum. Be bold, be brave, be brilliant - this book shows you how to do it on a shoestring.
Toast

[Tracy Schillemore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some neat ideas of our to take old items and make them new and interesting.

[Katy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uninspiring projects

[Slynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the frog and whale stuffies projects in this.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glitter cup candles... girls loved making these for gifts!