Reclaimed Quilts: Sew Modern Clothing & Accessories From Vintage Textiles

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Give new life to your beloved quilts!

Build a sustainable wardrobe by upcycling vintage textiles into stunning new projects! Kathleen and Dale are expert guides from start to finish. Learn how to source vintage quilts and care for and restore them. Then, transform them into a creative and personalized wardrobe full of history. Projects span from simple accessories, such as a tote.

Learn garment sewing techniques, from basic construction to specific skills, with step-by-step instructions. Customize your projects by adjusting the patterns to fit your body and choosing unique details for finishing or closing.

  • Transform a vintage quilt into one of eight stunning garments, from a chore coat or a cropped jacket to a quilt top dress or vest.
  • Includes step-by-step instructions from start to finish and tutorials for specific garment techniques, like binding, welt pockets, installing snaps, and finishing seams.
  • Check out guidance on where to source vintage textiles and how to care for and restore them to usable condition.

 

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Carmen

She signed the copy! The book is full of good information and pictures. There is a link to patterns. Lots of creative ways to use reclaimed quilts. Love it!!

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John M. (Glenside, PA, US)
A Paragon of Clarity

This book is sensational. The authors so clearly and concisely explain not only their love for repurposing quilts and other vintage textiles but also their purpose in doing so from an ecological perspective: the desire to take care of the planet through sustainable clothing manufacturing. The book reads so easily and the directions so clear (augmented by beautiful photography and instructional figures) that I was able to read the book through in a day. The clarity of the authors' thoughts on the subjects of sustainability and making beautiful clothing are reflected in the clarity of their writing. Kudos to McVeigh and Donaldson.

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