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 enlarge | Author: Megan Nicolay
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 4748
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0761137858
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.404
EAN: 9780761137856
ASIN: 0761137858
Publication Date: February 2, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Cover shows a little bit of shelf wear but book is new.
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 Brilliant! April 24, 2006
131 out of 134 found this review helpful
I have a long history of buying lots of craft and instructional books, flipping through the pages once, then sticking them on a shelf while I try to figure out how to do my own thing. Not so with this book! I can't remember another book I've ever bought that was so darn inviting that I sat down and made lots of the projects the same day!
The instructions are VERY easy to follow, and they don't assume that everyone knows how to sew or has a sewing machine (though I do, which makes them even easier). She even explains alternate methods for cutting if you don't have access to a decent pair of scissors. The book is truly accessible to anyone with an old shirt! Plus she's got some really great ideas here, and so far everything I've made (about 10 of the projects over the course of 2 days) has turned out perfectly adorable. I do not exactly have a halter-top body, but somehow her designs have all looked fabulous, I don't know if she's some kind of genius or alchemist or what!
Since we seem to be stating our ages here, I'm 34 and will proudly wear many of these designs myself!! Though some of the sexiest tops and bikini bottoms will probably not be worn outside the house!
Just one note, you may want to take the sizing with a grain of salt when the design calls for a "Fitted T-shirt (Size Small)." Hate to tell the authors, but some of us find a Size Large to be plenty fitted! Just use your own common sense when it comes to that and you'll be fine. In fact, one of the things I love about this book is that I used to be a XXL and after losing weight I found many of my old favorites were way too boxy to even wear for sleeping. This book has given my old wardrobe new life! Not only do I not have to toss my soft old shirts, but they look cuter and sexier than ever before. I LOVE THIS BOOK!
Adorable book April 13, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm 40, with 2 daughters under 10. I love this book, and like the 38 year old reviewer with the 17 year old daughter, I too feel I won't be wearing many of the designs.
Nonetheless, it's fun and funky. I really enjoy the author's writing style, and her general personality which comes through in the book and in the pictures.
If I were younger, I am sure i'd wear MANY of these styles!
I did turn a big XL Red men's tee into a tube dress, and I can see wearing that at the beach. My daughter wore one that I transformed from a Medium shirt. I'd have to sew straps on for her (I can do that, even with my minimal sewing expertise)
How Can There Be So Many Great Projects in One Book? April 9, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I recommend this book highly because there are over 100 projects in it which is an astounding number for a craft book AND I personally find myself wanting to make just about every single one of them. Great book!
super nifty April 1, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
i had this book on hold at the library but after going to see the author at a bookstore i had to buy it. there are so many amazing projects in here that i can't wait to try. most of the projects in here are pretty form fitting so if that's not your thing you might not like it.
Best Book on the Subject March 19, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I was surprised to find that Ms. Nicholay's (?) book was a fantastic resource for even those of us who are not experts at DIY. I'd been looking for a fun, informative, easy-to-follow way to get into DIY crafting and fashion - this book is it.
I've gone through many of the designs already and have many more to go.
Here's to hoping there's another addition soon.
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