Upcycled Accessories: 25 Projects Using Repurposed Plastic

by Tracie Lampe

Fused and Re-used Whether you're a sewing enthusiast or an eco-superhero, Upcycled Accessories shows you how to upcycle disposable products into fashionable must-haves! Learn the basics of fusing plastic, then sew together colorful wallets, personalized journals and collaged tote bags. Finally, incorporate creative embellishing techniques to whip up one-of-a-kind plastic projects! Upcycled Accessories

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 20, 2010

Reviews

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great instructional illustrations. Nice techniques. Nice projects. The reason for four stars instead of five is that the vast majority of the projects were bags and purses and wallets. Also, everything was a "messy chic" kind of thing which is just not my style.

[Melanie Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great photos and instructions for reusing things usually discarded. Much of it was not my style, but could be adapted.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really cute ideas of things to make with plastic bags... not quite as useful to me now that our city has banned them, but it looks like you can make a lot of them with things like bread bags as well. Very clear instructions and good descriptions of the techniques so you can apply them to your own imagination.

[Stef · Rating 1 out of 5]

I admire and am grateful for others' efforts to turn trash into treasures, but none of the projects in this book suited my style or taste.

[N]

Has techniques/suggestions for working with plastic. Not something I would use for DIY Designs. Might put out in a display but... eeh.