Refashion, Restyle, Restitch

20 stunning ideas for upcycling and repurposing preloved fabrics!

Are you trying to cut down on clothing and fabric waste, but are short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bedsheets or curtains? In this brand-new collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her dressmaker-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, find 20 ideas for upcycling pre-loved fabrics to make stylish accessories for you and your home.

As well as invaluable guidance on choosing your fabrics, notions and extras, discover a collection of contemporary projects to create using old garments from around the house or saved from charity/thrift shops: a boho-style lampshade made from an old dress; pillows made from men's shirts; a fabulous mid-twentieth-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets; a chic shirt-sourced throw, plus a whole range of designs to sew and inspire you!

Every project includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. The variety of techniques used for the projects, such as English paper piecing, piping, fitting zips, dyeing and felting, are also explained clearly and with photographs, helping you create professional (and enviable) results.

The beauty of working with pre-owned fabrics is that you won’t get shrinkage or risk colour running, plus you'll have a fabulous choice of unique fabrics that you just wouldn’t be able to buy new. Be inspired to give it a go and keep your fabric from landfill. Take a look in your wardrobe, salvage your old favourites and give them a new lease of life.

Book Contents

About this book 6
Sourcing fabrics 8
Sewing kit 10
Good to know 14

Projects Tumbling Block Pillow 16, Scallop Lampshade 20, Patchwork Throw 24, Roll-up Blind 28, Tweed Tote 32, Round Boho Pillow 38, Drawstring Sweatshirt Bag 48, Felt Mittens 44, Children’s Hot-water Bottle Cover & Legwarmers48, Rag Rug 52, Reupholstered Footstool 56, Rope Basket 60, Tea Towel Tote 64, Children's Pinafore Dress 68, Smocked Storage Bag 72, Tablecloth Curtains 78, Tie-dye Bean Bag 80, Upcycled Armchair Cover 84, Two-toned Piped Pillow 88, Woven Denim Tote 91

Template and index 96