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A treasure for sewers, crafters, and creative fashionistas.

Sewing, like all of domestic arts, is experiencing a renaissance of interest, especially for the "DIY Generation". This new and growing group strives for individuality and the satisfaction of wearing custom garments that make a personal statement. Altered Clothing is a collection of ideas and projects that provide the resources and inspiration for creating personal fashion from existing, used, and vintage clothing and fabrics. Rather than having to discard a favorite pair of jeans because they just are worn through or are cut wrong, this book provides creative redesigns. Rather than buy new mass produced fashions, it is easy and economical to take what you already have in your closet and create not only a fashion statement, but a political statement. With knowledge of some basic sewing technique (barely necessary with today's available technology), anyone can turn old clothing into new favorites with a little creative inspiration and embellishment. So simple that even basic mending tasks can become fashion opportunities.



About the Author

Kathleen Maggio started making clothes for herself at age nine. She has taught fashion design at Mayer School and Pratt Institute. She currently teaches pattern making, draping and construction to juniors in the BFA program at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Photographer Tim Maggio owns a business that integrates photography, technology, and design. Both live in New York City.

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  • Paperback: 136 pages
  • Publisher: Quarry Books; illustrated edition edition (October 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592532462
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592532469
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #148,409 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Worth Buying!!, January 27, 2007
This is one of the first books I've seen that gives enough step by step details. Not only are the ideas creative, they produce clothes that you could actually wear. I'm tired of DIY books showing ripped up, "GRRL" fashions. And so many of these books give vague directions from cartoon drawings. This book has photos! And good crafty tips and secrets! Bravo!!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas for vintage or old clothes, January 21, 2007
As a person who hates to throw old clothes away this book was great for helping me to reavaluate the possibilties for many of those pieces from my closet that were outdated or didn't fit properly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow but I also was inspired to put my own twist on things. The step by step pictures really helped me to figure what I was supposed to be doing when I had any trouble. The western-style denim shirt to cropped flared jacket is REALLY cute and is the perfect summer jacket!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great inspiration, January 10, 2007
After having this book and working with it for a few weeks, it has proved to be a great source of inspiration for new projects and dragging stuff out of my closet. The instructions are good and the photography is nice -- (cute models, too!)

I can highly recommend it to anyone wanting inspiration for what to do to their old stuff.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas!
This is definitely for a sewer who is a little bit more seasoned, but gives great ideas. I've always needed ideas to revamp and recycle my clothing to give them a second life... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lisa

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for SoFla lifestyle.
I wish I had actually reviewed book before buying it. Did not like clothing options offered and found little information I could use.
Published 22 months ago by R. Mooney

5.0 out of 5 stars book is better than title
I buy book thinking new idea for alteration. It was more new idea for make over old cloths. Book content is better than title. Read more
Published 23 months ago by reisha

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay instructions - strange pictures.
I was a bit disappointed in this book. There are not many practical alterations for normal-sized people who want to look nice. Read more
Published on June 17, 2007 by L. Lovison

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