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The Resource Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater, Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans ; translated by Maria Lundin

Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater, Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans ; translated by Maria Lundin

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Presents instructions for transforming sweaters and second hand clothing into other garments and accessories, including such items as skirts, tops, hats, vests, small bags, and leg warmers. Create unique fashion styles using old sweaters. Here is a book for anyone interested in designing a wardrobe that expresses individuality in fun and creative ways. Second-Time Cool shows how easy it can be to recycle knitted sweaters and strike a dazzling look. Simply grab an old wool sweater, wash in the hot cycle, pick up the scissors, and follow the instructions outlined in this book. Ideas include appliqués, slippers, vests, wrist and leg warmers, stylish tops, bags and purses, and much more. The book helps readers think creatively about what can become what: a sleeve can become a mitten, the center of a sweater a skirt, and a turtleneck a hat. The authors remind readers to look for interesting fashions from the past in secondhand stores. Retro is in: it's all about learning to customize, cut up, and change used clothes with confidence. Also included are: the basics of knitting and crocheting line drawings to guide readers, step by step instructions on the how to cut up a sweater to produce a unique style. Instruction pages are replete with full color photography, while images displaying the end results offer inspiration. The authors are a collective of Swedish designers, expert knitters, and fashion journalists
Language
  • eng
  • swe
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
92 p.
Note
  • Includes index
  • Translation of: Do redo : konsten att slakta en tröja
Isbn
9781550379112
Instance
Label
Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater
Title
Second-time cool
Title remainder
the art of chopping up a sweater
Statement of responsibility
Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans ; translated by Maria Lundin
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • swe
  • eng
Summary
Presents instructions for transforming sweaters and second hand clothing into other garments and accessories, including such items as skirts, tops, hats, vests, small bags, and leg warmers. Create unique fashion styles using old sweaters. Here is a book for anyone interested in designing a wardrobe that expresses individuality in fun and creative ways. Second-Time Cool shows how easy it can be to recycle knitted sweaters and strike a dazzling look. Simply grab an old wool sweater, wash in the hot cycle, pick up the scissors, and follow the instructions outlined in this book. Ideas include appliqués, slippers, vests, wrist and leg warmers, stylish tops, bags and purses, and much more. The book helps readers think creatively about what can become what: a sleeve can become a mitten, the center of a sweater a skirt, and a turtleneck a hat. The authors remind readers to look for interesting fashions from the past in secondhand stores. Retro is in: it's all about learning to customize, cut up, and change used clothes with confidence. Also included are: the basics of knitting and crocheting line drawings to guide readers, step by step instructions on the how to cut up a sweater to produce a unique style. Instruction pages are replete with full color photography, while images displaying the end results offer inspiration. The authors are a collective of Swedish designers, expert knitters, and fashion journalists
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Lindén Ivarsson, Anna-Stina
Dewey number
646.4/08
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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  • Brieditis, Katarina
  • Evans, Katarina
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  • Clothing and dress
  • Clothing and dress
  • Crocheting
  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Knitting
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater, Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans ; translated by Maria Lundin
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Includes index
  • Translation of: Do redo : konsten att slakta en tröja
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references: p. 89
Dimensions
25 cm.
Extent
92 p.
Isbn
9781550379112
Isbn Type
(bound)
Other control number
9781550379112
Other physical details
col. ill.
System control number
ocm60369539
Label
Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater, Anna-Stina Lindén Ivarsson, Katarina Brieditis, Katarina Evans ; translated by Maria Lundin
Publication
Note
  • Includes index
  • Translation of: Do redo : konsten att slakta en tröja
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references: p. 89
Dimensions
25 cm.
Extent
92 p.
Isbn
9781550379112
Isbn Type
(bound)
Other control number
9781550379112
Other physical details
col. ill.
System control number
ocm60369539

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