New Dress a Day: The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts

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Marisa Lynch

New Dress a Day

The Ultimate DIY Guide to Creating Fashion Dos from Thrift-Store Don'ts

Marisa Lynch

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Ballantine Books Inc.
16 October 2012

Fashion & style guides

GO FROM THRIFT-SHOP CHEAP TO RUNWAY CHIC EACH AND EVERY DAY!

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 Yes, with a little imagination-and DIY tools like needles, thread, and safety pins-you too can update an outdated castoff.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

. 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

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.

By: Marisa Lynch
Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 581g
ISBN: 9780345532886
ISBN 10: 0345532880
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 October 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marisa Lynch is a fashion blogger, consultant, and founder of the blog New Dress a Day. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she is a frequent guest on E! Entertainment Television and has appeared on The Early Show and been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Time, and Bust, among other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.