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9781742660967 English 1742660967 Do you browse through vintage clothes at flea markets and wish you had the knack to breathe new life into dated smocks, flares and kaftans? Kelly Doust's MINXY VINTAGE is the book that will help you transform those items and, in fact, anything that has been sitting in the back of your wardrobe, waiting for a reinvention. In MINXY VINTAGE, Kelly combines her love for fashion with creativity and her enthusiasm for craft, and transforms stained, musty, dated clothes into modern and unique pieces. Feel inspired with over 50 projects ranging from customised frocks, wedding dresses and trench coats to cardigans and accessories. This is not just a book about loving vintage fashion - it's about seeing the possibilities for reinventing all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no matter what your age, location or budget., How to transform vintage flea market finds into quality pieces that flatter and look freshHow can you find the best vintage pieces, or know them when you see them? And how can you customize and wear them, without looking dated? Crafter, fashionista, and vintage vixen Kelly Doust delves into her wardrobe and scours flea markets far and wide to bring together a fabulous collection of delectable vintage finds. A vintage moth-holed slip is frozen to kill its moth problem, its straps then replaced with French ribbon, and a lovely crimson beaded flower burst sewn on. A classic Burberry trench is drycleaned, then updated with a new silk lining and new red buttons. From flapper dresses to wedding gowns, and cocktail hats to petticoats, this is not just a book about loving vintage fashion, it's about seeing the wonderful possibilities for updating all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no matter your age, location, or budget., The ultimate, beautiful guide to finding, upcycling and remodelling vintage clothing and accessories to create your dream pieces.
9781742660967 English 1742660967 Do you browse through vintage clothes at flea markets and wish you had the knack to breathe new life into dated smocks, flares and kaftans? Kelly Doust's MINXY VINTAGE is the book that will help you transform those items and, in fact, anything that has been sitting in the back of your wardrobe, waiting for a reinvention. In MINXY VINTAGE, Kelly combines her love for fashion with creativity and her enthusiasm for craft, and transforms stained, musty, dated clothes into modern and unique pieces. Feel inspired with over 50 projects ranging from customised frocks, wedding dresses and trench coats to cardigans and accessories. This is not just a book about loving vintage fashion - it's about seeing the possibilities for reinventing all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no matter what your age, location or budget., How to transform vintage flea market finds into quality pieces that flatter and look freshHow can you find the best vintage pieces, or know them when you see them? And how can you customize and wear them, without looking dated? Crafter, fashionista, and vintage vixen Kelly Doust delves into her wardrobe and scours flea markets far and wide to bring together a fabulous collection of delectable vintage finds. A vintage moth-holed slip is frozen to kill its moth problem, its straps then replaced with French ribbon, and a lovely crimson beaded flower burst sewn on. A classic Burberry trench is drycleaned, then updated with a new silk lining and new red buttons. From flapper dresses to wedding gowns, and cocktail hats to petticoats, this is not just a book about loving vintage fashion, it's about seeing the wonderful possibilities for updating all old clothes, and how to look fabulous doing so, no matter your age, location, or budget., The ultimate, beautiful guide to finding, upcycling and remodelling vintage clothing and accessories to create your dream pieces.