Book Description
Why spend tons of money on humdrum designer duds when it's possible to revamp a piece you already own to create a guaranteed original that looks, fits, and feels just the way it should?
Rip It! shows how simple and fun it can be to transform a tired wardrobe into hip, one-of-a-kind new looks without spending a dime. Elissa Meyrich, owner and teacher at the popular New York sewing boutique Sew Fast Sew Easy, has been passing her sewing secrets and style tips on to students for years. Now she shows beginners and experienced sewers everywhere how to customize pieces found at cheap chain stores, thrift shops, or the far reaches of a closet and create fabulous new designs. Rip It! includes everything you need -- basic sewing and alteration information; quick sewing methods; where to find supplies; advice on which fabrics to use; important cutting rules; plus illustrated layouts, drawings, and instructions that show you how to:
- Jazz up old t-shirts with stretch lace and zippers
- Turn faded, falling-apart jeans into a hot new denim skirt
- Change a pullover into a cute cardigan
- Make a thrift-store dress into a hipster skirt
- Create an instant poncho
Cool, crafty, and brimming with creative ideas, Rip It! is a hands-on handbook that will show you how to give your clothes sass, sparkle, and your own signature style.
Customer Reviews:
If you WANT to learn to sew and get creative, get this book!.......2007-10-11
This book has been wonderful for my 14 yr. old daughter. She learned to sew with the Sew Fast Sew Easy book and moved into this book. Now she's reconstructing all sorts of crazy stuff. It's a fun and creative outlet for my kid. I'm happy she has picked up a positive hobby.
Sew Fast Sew Easy bring worlwide attention to the craft community.......2007-10-10
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RCPC7DO9SFZKT This news segment was shot at Sew Fast Sew Easy during a class there.Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
A company that knows their stuff. [...].......2007-10-09
I bought the Sew Fast Sew Easy book for my girlfriend and she's been making all sorts of stuff. On the company website they have online classes. She took the men's underwear class and now I'll never run out of briefs. She also did the lacy tanga panty video for herself. Thank you Sew Fast Sew Easy! So I got her this book to move onto. I hit a home run with it. She now watches project runway with a new appreciation.
nothing but the best.......2007-10-08
I love this book. I'm totally stoked on the projects I've created with it. I've learned a lot from this book unlike another boring sewing book my mom gave me, "Sewing for dummies". This is a rad beginner book as well as alterations and fittings. Any level of sewing should be able to get something from it. I also think the Sew Fast Sew Easy book is a great book to have first.
Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
Sew many Books! Sew little time!.......2007-09-26
I got the Sew Fast Sew Easy book and loved it so I bought this book also. It was cheaper than some of the others and well worth it. I had a really good time doing the projects in this book and learned some more on tailoring and heming. This would be a great gift for anyone who likes to get creative and mess around.
Book Description
So many people dream of creating their own style, doing some simple repairs, or making a few accessories. This book is for all of these people, and teaches everyone how easy sewing can be.Sew Fast Sew Easy includes: Patterns and instructions for a simple envelope pillow, a fashionable skirt, and a hip tote bag Tips on creating your sewing survival kitwhich tools are needed and why Hints on how to buy and use a commercial pattern Understanding fabric personalitybuying the right fabric for a project Complete glossary of terms How to overcome fear of sewing machines Rules of cutting and hand-finishing.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect!.......2007-10-12
I got this book and learned how to sew in elastic. I'm now making my own bathing suits. Living in Southern California I go through a lot of bathing suits and they're not cheap! I'm extremly happy with my amazon purchase.
If you WANT to learn to sew, get this book!.......2007-10-11
This is one of the best sewing books that I've come across. I bought it for my 14 year old daughter who wants to learn to sew. Going over the projects and the information in this book, it covers everything you'll need to know to start sewing. My daughter loves it and is having fun with sewing. I'm getting her the Rip It! book as well. And nice job on the news video below!
Sew Fast Sew Easy's sewing class bring worldwide attention to the craft community.......2007-10-10
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3MDFIJ3C3O7W9 Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams
A company that knows their stuff. www.sewfastseweasy.com.......2007-10-09
So I bought this book for my girlfriend who wanted to learn to sew after becoming obsessed with project runway. After receiving the book I did a little research on the company. They offer sewing classes to the public in New York City and have been for the past 15 years. I found that they had online video classes and my girlfriend took the men's underwear video. She wont stop making me briefs and I love it. She also made some lacy tanga panties for herself from another one of their videos. Thank you Sew fast Sew easy!!
Totally Tubular.......2007-10-08
This book is radical. My mom got me a couple sewing books. This is by far my fav. The other she got me, "sewing for dummies" was boring and didn't include patterns to work on. This book taught me a lot and I moved on to the Rip It! book which I also love. Do the skirt pattern and add a belt, it's so hot right now. I love wearing the clothes I've made to school. You won't be dissapointed
Customer Reviews:
more for the sewing machine set.......2006-09-15
I have to tell you right off, I'm old enough that I had to take Home Economics (or "Home EEECCCK" as we called it) in school simply because I am a female. Allegedly other schools were more progressive at the time, allowing males to take Home Ec and females to take "Shop" (where they learned to make bird feeders). But I took Home Ec and quite got the hang of a sewing machine. My problems with the sewing machine would make a book in itself, but this is about this particular book.
The instructions are clear and concise, plenty of photos to show you how to complete the postcard _but_ they use a sweing machine for a lot of the work. The projects are great, but that using the sewing machine puts me off of it.
So if you like to use a sewing machine, I recommend this book to start with to make fabric postcards. You could use up your stash of fabric pieces and create a unique card for a beloved person.
Or something truly cool for yourself.
Average customer rating:
- Lots of fun!
- Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls
- Book Description Missing Important Information
- Great Book
- Very original idea - quick to make and fun to give!!
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Fast, Fun and Easy Fabric Bowls: 5 Reversible Shapes to Use and Display (Fast, Fun & Easy)
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Book Description
Attention quilting, sewing, and craft enthusiasts: These five delightful fabric bowl projects make perfect gifts! Choose from the Easy Round Bowl, Fast Square Bowl, and other simple shapes, all ready to create in an array of fabrics and colors. Projects use simple-to-find materials and are completely washable and reversible.
Customer Reviews:
Lots of fun!.......2005-01-27
This book uses very clear instructions and has many illustrations to help. Making these bowls is very addictive!
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Bowls.......2005-01-17
Great instructions and pictures. Way too much fun to do!! I can highly recommend this book. We made custom bowls for Christmas and filled them with goodies, everyone loved them!
Five Stars!
Book Description Missing Important Information.......2004-10-16
Before I bought this book, I did not realize that (a) you must know how to sew and (b) you must own a sewing machine before you can make a fabric bowl. I was extremely disappointed when I eagerly opened the book to find that sewing skills and a sewing machine are absolutely required - you cannot make a bowl without having both. I would never have purchased this book if the description had made it clear that sewing skills and a sewing machine are required. I did return this book.
Great Book.......2004-08-30
This book is comprehensive. Lists everything you need and the instructions are great. If you are new to sewing like I am, take it slow and read the instructions carefully. Re-read if necessary. My bowls are improving with each new bowl I make.
Those hard to buy for people will be easier with this gift idea.
Have fun.
Very original idea - quick to make and fun to give!!.......2004-05-10
I took a class on how to make the square bowl three days ago and have been at my sewing machine ever since! The book is very easy to follow and once you get the basics down you can make any of the bowls. These make great gifts and are also a great way to use fat quarters.
Book Description
• Ordinary sewing machine thread and fabric scraps turn magically into gifts and home décor
• Simple, rewarding projects for crafters and older children
Thread is the staff of crafting life. Here's how to turn thread into bowls and other three-dimensional works of art in just a few hours. Step-by-step instructions show how to snip, stitch, and shape five different styles of thread bowls and containers. Two goof-proof techniques, molding and shaping, offer endless possibilities. These easy, fun, fast sewing-machine projects are great for crafters, older kids—anyone who wants life to be just a bowl of…thread.
Customer Reviews:
Incredible Thread A Bowls.......2006-11-13
A very interesting and valuble read for the creative textile artist. The author, Wendy Hill, produces a good assortment of basic shapes and skills for the reader to build on. An enjoyable read!
Book Description
Offering a delightful introduction to the world of sewing for children ages seven and older, The Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids offers clear, colorful directions to help kids have fun as they develop skills that will last a lifetime. Thirteen kid-friendly projects easily teach children how to sew. As kids work their way through the book, each project builds on skills they have already learned. Easy-to-follow instructions and safety precautions start with sewing basics, allowing children to learn at their own pace.
Customer Reviews:
Review for sewing machine fun for kids book.......2007-08-28
This book was exactly as described. Easy to read and use. Cute projects for kids!
Great Beginner Book.......2007-05-16
This book is perfect for a beginning seamstress. If you have a young person wanting to learn to sew, this is a great start! The book is a step by step on using the machine. I got this for my 11 year old grand daughter and it's perfect. Even could be for a younger person as very easy to follow.
Great fun & excellent instruction.......2006-07-29
This book rocks, per my 8 year old. She loved the practice exercises, and reads the book without help. Highly recommend it!
Grandma's Helper.......2006-06-30
Great how to book to work through with children - good pace and keeps them interested while they are learning the very basic operation of a sewing machine. Good 'together time' activity.
The ABC's of sewing machine--made fun!.......2006-01-12
This book is primary level, the very basics of sewing. It can be used with very young ages and should accompany the first sewing machine. I love the games and drills that will increase proficiency on machine work.
Customer Reviews:
fabric bowls.......2007-03-09
It looks good so far. Haven't had time to do much yet.
Great Instructions!.......2006-03-19
Very concise descriptions of how to make the bowls! Pictures are great!
Make great gifts.......2005-10-03
A few dollar and a few hours and you have a great gift. This book assumes the reader has some sewing experience.
Have to have more books by this author !.......2005-09-15
A book to enjoy for a whole weekend.
Fast, Fun & Easy Irresit-A-Bowls.......2005-07-07
This is an excellent book as were her first ones. I have them all. Good diagrams and easy instructions. Very pleased with the results. Must have for your library!
B. Bunn
Book Description
Sewing Fun Stuff! Soft Sculpture Shortcuts is a 160 page fully illustrated hardcover book featuring over a dozen fun-filled and creative soft sculpture projects along with lots of tips and techniques for creating your own projects.All patterns and clear, concise, illustrated step by step instructions are included. The book has been featured on several guest segments aired on HGTV.
Customer Reviews:
Beautiful Craft Book.......2005-02-27
What a beautiful book! Great timeless projects, easy to understand instructions and gorgeous photography. Nothing fadish or soon-to-be-out-of-style in these well-done pages, so adding this to my personal home library was a no-brainer. Would make a great gift for anyone who loves fabric crafting.
Book Description
Step-by-step guide that teaches kids ages 7 and up to sew on the sewing machine with minimal adult involvement. Children work at their own speed and enjoy games, jokes and riddles that reinforce the concepts learned.
Customer Reviews:
One of the best - "Teach Myself to Sew" books around!.......2004-01-14
One of the best "Teach myself to Sew" Books around. Not just for kids either!! And if you want to know what the other books that are great are - The rest of the set!
Loads of fun activities, easy instructions, great pictures, easy to read for school age and up, games, everything you can ask for!
For me this is the book that started it all as I now have two copies of the entire series and the newest one on order. A definate must have for the whole set, not just this one.
The books started with a sewing class for real live kids... and the books have increadible authors! A real treasure. It will get you started and leave you wanting more fun!
GREAT WAY FOR KIDS TO LEARN TO SEW.......2003-04-04
Patience is not one of my virtues, so this was the perfect way to "teach" my child to sew. After I showed her the basics of my machine, my daughter was able to teach herself the basics of sewing. We both loved the book.
Excellent workbook and game formate to teach sewing to kids........1998-10-16
This book is wonderful to teach kids how to sew with a machine in a simple step by step format. Using the sewing machine kids complete mazes, dot to dots and other games to learn how to stitch, thread a machine, care of a sewing machine and more. After learning basic stitches the kids complete projects that can even be used as gifts. After completion of the activities there is a sewing club that can be joined. There are several more books in the series that continue teaching sewing machine skills as well as moving on to machine quilting and giving ideas for more gifts to make and give. I am using this series as part of my home schooling curriculum. Even boys are excited about sewing because the projects included are appropriate for both boys and girls of various ages. I would highly recommend this book and others in the series.
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