The Sweater Chop Shop

The Sweater Chop Shop
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Publisher : Storey Publishing
Total Pages : 177
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ISBN-10 : 9781603426572
ISBN-13 : 1603426574
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Sweater Chop Shop by : Crispina ffrench

Download or read book The Sweater Chop Shop written by Crispina ffrench and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-05 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recycle, Re-create, Re-enjoy You don't even need a sewing machine to upcycle old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dolls that are fresh, playful, and utterly captivating. It's easy as felting the wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitching everything together using simple hand-sewing skills. Noted designer Crispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introduces you to the beautiful possiblities in old sweaters. "Crispina's blankets and throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds, chairs, couches, and floors. She's a great artist who understands texture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not to mention a car, or an old refurbished orange trunk seat!!" - Carly Simon "Crispina makes the most beautiful soulful blankets, pillows, and sweaters, out of people's old sweaters. In this amazing and magical book she shares her secrets so that you can do it too." - Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben & Jerry's


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