Upcycle

A Modern Maker's Guide to Sewing and Mending a Preloved Wardrobe

Annie Phillips

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Quadrille Publishing Ltd
29 October 2024

Self-sufficiency; Needlework & fabric crafts

Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Phillips has the solution as not only is mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you’ll also be saving a pretty penny in the long run.

Upcycle will teach you how to create a more eco-friendly wardrobe, through expert advice and practical sewing projects, on ways to repair and repurpose old clothes instead of purchasing new ones, reducing your reliance on fast fashion with this handy guide.

Offering a modern approach to sustainable sewing for the home dressmaker and fashion lovers, this book tackles the three core repair techniques: Upcycling, Mending, and Creating. Then put your skills to the test through the 18 projects that will help you to craft a wardrobe you will love to wear.

So come on, grab some fabric and a needle as Upcycle will help you to discover how sew with confidence and embrace the slow fashion movement.

By: Annie Phillips
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 211mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 822g
ISBN: 9781837832286
ISBN 10: 1837832285
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 29 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Annie Phillips is a designer, creative and seamstress, focused on sustainable dressing and up-cycling hacks. Crowned winner of BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee 2022, Annie radiated her unique personal style, expressing her love for pattern and colour through vibrant designs. Her innovative craftsmanship in each challenge continually impressed the judges. Annie is based in Surrey where she lives with her partner and son Caleb.