New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts
GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY!
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Based on her wildly popular blog of the same name, guerrilla seamstress Marisa Lynch shows you how to easily (and affordably!) transform your wardrobe from frumpy to fabulous! With just a snip here and a stitch there, your basement bargains will rival anything in designer collections. Yes, with a little imagination€"and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins€"you too can update an outdated castoff. Inside you€ll discover how to
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€ ace the sewing basics (remember: safety first!)
€ create DIY designer look-alikes
€ cut Flashdance-inspired sweatshirts
€ make an old, tired muumuu a smashing must-have
€ give bridesmaid dresses a second life
€ dye your way to a vibrant new wardrobe
€ whip up accessories in seconds
€ style the same dress seven different ways
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Complete with colorful before-and-after photos, fun sidebars, and even a groovy sewing song playlist to get you in the zone, New Dress a Day proves that you don€t need a sewing machine or a big budget to turn unfashionable trash into stylish treasure.