Rip it ! by Elissa Meyrich

Rip it ! by Elissa Meyrich

Why spend tons of money on humdrum designer duds when it's possible to revamp a piece you already own to create a guaranteed original that looks, fits, and feels just the way it should?

Rip It shows how simple and fun it can be to transform a tired wardrobe into hip, one-of-a-kind new looks without spending a dime. Elissa Meyrich, owner and teacher at the popular New York sewing boutique Sew Fast Sew Easy, has been passing her sewing secrets and style tips on to students for years. Now she shows beginners and experienced sewers everywhere how to customize pieces found at cheap chain stores, thrift shops, or the far reaches of a closet and create fabulous new designs. Rip It includes everything you need -- basic sewing and alteration information; quick sewing methods; where to find supplies; advice on which fabrics to use; important cutting rules; plus illustrated layouts, drawings, and instructions that show you how to:

• Jazz up old t-shirts with stretch lace and zippers
• Turn faded, falling-apart jeans into a hot new denim skirt
• Change a pullover into a cute cardigan
• Make a thrift-store dress into a hipster skirt
• Create an instant poncho

Cool, crafty, and brimming with creative ideas, Rip It is a hands-on handbook that will show you how to give your clothes sass, sparkle, and your own signature style.

Elissa Meyrich is a fashion designer and consultant whose work has appeared in a number of high-profile publications and department shops. She currently resides in New York City.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780743268998
ISBN 10	0743268997
Title	Rip it !
Author	Elissa Meyrich
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2006-02-07
Number of pages	210
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.