The Chic Girl's Guide to a One-of-a-Kind Wardrobe: Altering and Embellishing Sleeves, Hemlines, and More

Name: The Chic Girl's Guide to a One-of-a-Kind Wardrobe: Altering and Embellishing Sleeves, Hemlines, and More
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ISBN: 9781462112463

ISBN-10: 1462112463

ISBN-13: 9781462112463

Edition: 2013

Authors: Kristina Clemens

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Refashion your way to a brand new wardrobe with these inventive alteration techniques! Learn how to adjust your hemlines, sleeves, and necklines in novel ways while adding flair to your favorite pieces. Whether your style is classic, modern, or vintage, this book will help you fill your closet with clothes that are both chic and unique!

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Cedar Fort
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



Foreword



Acknowledgments


Introduction


The Chic Girl's List of Supplies


From Inspiration to Execution: Gelling the most from this book


Before You Begin



Tailor and Refashion


Resourceful methods for making clothes fit you and your lifestyle


Downsize a Skirt


Add Elastic


Facing as Length


Tailor a Dress


Dress into Pencil Skirt



Take On the Plunge


Innovative techniques to raise and embellish necklines


Sequin Crush


Military Square


Bib Front


Ruffle in Bloom


Stately Collar



The Brilliance of Sleeves


Artistic techniques for adding sleeves


Sheer Extension


Bias Ruffles


Faux Set In


Graduated Layers


Contrast Lace



The Long & Short of It.


Eclectic techniques to lengthen hemlines


Lenthening a Garment


Tiered Ruffle


Extended Underlay


Building Blocks


Color Smash


Grand Ruffle


Double Ruffle


Bias Layers



Midriffs & Bare Shoulders


Inventive flourishes for short tops and strapless dresses


Peplum Blouse


Sequined Maxi


Blouse overlay


Borrowed Maxi



Embellish and Create


Notable embellishments to create one of a kind pieces


Floral Clutch


Rhinestone Belt


Daisy Sweatshirt


Jeweled Clutch


Paillette Sweater


The Chic Girl's Official (and Not So Official) Terms


Common Stitches


Resources


About the Author


Credits