Just for the Frill of It: 25 Flirty, Fabulous Styles to Make from Clothes You Already Own (Paperback)

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Dig deep in that closet...deeper...deeper...aha! Yes, you’d never be caught wearing it in this lifetime. But let super-chic author Sonya Nimri show you how to turn that dud into a dream-come-true. Cut off the neck of a pilly turtleneck sweater to make an adorable purse...trim a plain dress with lace for instant glamour...transform an outdated scarf into a club-worthy shirt...it’s like finding a whole new wardrobe! Easy step-by-steps show just how to use simple sewing, gluing, and embellishing to turn boring into boho-beautiful.

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Sonya Nimri is a true crafting goddess. In 2004, she was the runner-up in the Today show’s search for a Domestic Diva. She has contributed to several books and made many television appearances. In addition, she toured as a national spokeswoman for Michael’s and represented Scholastic’s line of Klutz books as their "chief executive crafter." Visit her on the web at www.sonyastyle.com. She lives in Santa Monica, California.

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Product Details Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Watson-Guptill; 1st edition (July 10, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0823099970 ISBN-13: 978-0823099979 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #65 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Graphic Design > Commercial > Fashion Design #71 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun night! easy to do..., July 30, 2007 By  Elle Soleil "elle soleil" (Newport, RI United States) - See all my reviews this book was so much fun! I bought it and sat down for a night w. friends w. wine and dinner and we all brought what we thought was "junk" from our closets... who knew! by the end of the night we had bunch of new fun outfits to wear, tshirts, shoes, my fave black dress (worn a few too many) and even a garter belt! All new fashionable stuff -- who knew! It was super simple and so easy to follow, plus this kept me from a shopping spree, and it was one fantastic night w. friends!!!! I definitely recommend it! I am sitting down w. my niece to redo her school wardrobe next week! I hope it goes as well as this!!!!! 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The focus on contemporary styles for 20-somethings makes for a fun, appealing idea book, October 6, 2007 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews Sonya Nimri's JUST FOR THE FRILL OF IT tells how to put together a hot new wardrobe - with items you already own. These can be items which have lost their luster, or are shoved in back of a closet for some reason - but Nimri shows how to turn these once-appealing clothes into new styles, from pairing a scarf with an old sweater to produce a novel tango top to stretching old ties together to make a new shirt. The focus on contemporary styles for 20-somethings makes for a fun, appealing idea book packed with easy sewing instructions and color photos: perfect for libraries seeking something different and practical for a needlework addition. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Super Fun, July 27, 2007 By  Crafty Lula "Lula S." (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book had great project directions and was really simple to follow. I ended up making 3 projects which all turned out awesome and really love the way the author talks about clothing makeover, it really made it less intimidating for me.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 2.0 out of 5 stars Kinda old fashioned Only one or two projects worth while, and the styles are a little dated. My sixteen year old was just "eh" about the book. Published 5 months ago by kim temple 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome inspiration and projects! This book is so invenitive! I have been altering clothes for years and failing at least half the time but this book has made them all a success. Read more Published 21 months ago by bendford falls 5.0 out of 5 stars this book rocks!!! not only is this book awesome, but i had the awesome luck to be at a table next to sonya at a craft show recently, and she is just awesome!!! Read more Published 23 months ago by S. Calvert 5.0 out of 5 stars I am not really one to write reviews but.. This book is the best craftbook I have ever read (I'll be honest and say I've only read about 15 in my life). Read more Published on July 29, 2007 by P. R. Lynch Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill; 1st edition (July 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823099970
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099979
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #65 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Graphic Design > Commercial > Fashion Design
  #71 in	Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlework

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun night! easy to do..., July 30, 2007

By	Elle Soleil "elle soleil" (Newport, RI United States) - See all my reviews

this book was so much fun! I bought it and sat down for a night w. friends w. wine and dinner and we all brought what we thought was "junk" from our closets... who knew! by the end of the night we had bunch of new fun outfits to wear, tshirts, shoes, my fave black dress (worn a few too many) and even a garter belt! All new fashionable stuff -- who knew! It was super simple and so easy to follow, plus this kept me from a shopping spree, and it was one fantastic night w. friends!!!! I definitely recommend it!

I am sitting down w. my niece to redo her school wardrobe next week! I hope it goes as well as this!!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The focus on contemporary styles for 20-somethings makes for a fun, appealing idea book, October 6, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Sonya Nimri's JUST FOR THE FRILL OF IT tells how to put together a hot new wardrobe - with items you already own. These can be items which have lost their luster, or are shoved in back of a closet for some reason - but Nimri shows how to turn these once-appealing clothes into new styles, from pairing a scarf with an old sweater to produce a novel tango top to stretching old ties together to make a new shirt. The focus on contemporary styles for 20-somethings makes for a fun, appealing idea book packed with easy sewing instructions and color photos: perfect for libraries seeking something different and practical for a needlework addition.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Fun, July 27, 2007

By	Crafty Lula "Lula S." (London) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book had great project directions and was really simple to follow. I ended up making 3 projects which all turned out awesome and really love the way the author talks about clothing makeover, it really made it less intimidating for me.