A great, short, introduction to the art of restyling clothes. Although the book is only short it details the basic equipment required, explains why different size machine needles are needed for different fabric and a host of other information. Also contained is 20 different projects you can use for inspiration.
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In a word of fast fashion and unsustainable labor cost thrifting can be a game changer to our world. I love this book and the different ideas it brings about when you bring home your thrift finds. I loved how it had different body types, not just one small petite female, but also male and plus size. I love the step by step instructions. It’s so helpful!!! You definitely need a sewing machine and know your way around one in order to do these projects.

Thank you to Quattro Publishing Group and Netgalley for this arc.

As soon as I saw the title of this book, I knew I needed to read it, and I wasn't disappointed.
Full disclosure: I am not a great sewer, but I thought this would be a fun way to have a bit more of a go.
I found the combination of pictures and instructions easy to navigate.
Overall, it is a wonderful resource for thrifters or those wanting to shake up their sewing experience.

I think that this book is very timely, and has clear instructions and interesting ideas.

I think it will appeal most to teenagers and young adults, style wise. You need access to a sewing machine and some skills to complete these projects, but they all seem like a lot of fun.

Thank you to Quattro Publishing Group and Netgalley for providing me with an arc of this book to read and review.

This provides not only Thrift Flip but reinventing your own wardrobe. There are several ideas within the pages. I do wish there were even more and some that are on point with the latest fashion trends. I do love the idea of changing up clothes and/or your own wardrobe for a more versatile closet. Definitely worth a look and a great side hustle.
Thanks to netgalley, the author and publisher.

This is a good reference book for altering clothes or remaking clothes. The instruction and photos are clear. Numerous types of alterations, additions or changes are included from simple hemming and gathers to drafting and adding various types of sleeves and collars; and also tips on working with different fabrics. There are fun ideas such as slashing and "braiding" knit wear or adding yard embroidery. Lots of examples of remakes are explained well with instructions and clear photographs. Although the examples given are not ones I'd use myself, the techniques can be used for so many other fashions. I found the book very inspiring and think it will be a great reference for redoing/updating old clothes and turning thrift finds into fun outfits. Thank you to NetGalley and for offering a preview of this digital book.

What a fun book! This is so well written, with lots of basic sewing information, good info about how to find thrift clothing and other materials that will work for redesigning, tons of photos of every step, and a nice variety of 20 projects. Yang is knowledgeable and likable, and the projects had a wide range of levels of ease and style.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own

Although I now need to buy a sewing machine now, I think some of these are doable, even with my lack of skills.

I really enjoyed the tips and how-to at the beginning of the book. I love thrifting and finding new uses for what I already have

Are you interested in learning how to take thrifted clothes and restyle them? If you don’t know where to begin this is the perfect place to start. April Yang provides the knowledge and advice on how to start. What basic supplies you need to begin alterations is included in the first chapter. Advice on what to look for at the thrift or vintage shops, how to tell if the garments will fit, and not to limit yourself to just clothing. Look at bedding, curtains and table clothes in a new way.

Instructions and samples are shown of a few possible alterations. The beauty of this book is not as a primer but as an inspiration, a jumping off point to your own creativity. Soon you will have a unique wardrobe of sustainable fashion.

A really great introduction for beginners and advanced beginners! This read was jam packed with helpful advice, clear instructions, and all the tools needed to embark upon thrifting and flipping finds for the better.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

We live in a society where we are becoming more and more conscious of waste. This book provides the perfect solution to clothes waste and that is to transform old clothes into something more wearable or even in fashion.

This a fantastically detailed guide on what equipment you’ll need, setting up your workspace, even where to shop. It then provides you with detailed ideas on how to transform your clothes and the perfect techniques to use.

Perfect for anyone who wants to refresh old clothes or maybe even sell them on. This book could be the starting point for a new hobby for many people.

I received this book as an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to the author and publisher for this opportunity.

This book has the perfect balance of instruction without getting too technical or wordy. A very useful guide.

Many creative and cute sewing projects to keep you engaged and wanting to try.

If you want to learn how to “flip” thrifted clothes…this is the book for you.

As a creative person who loves to hit up the op-shop, this book instantly grabbed my attention, through a mix of cute cover art and an exciting title. The book gives a really good introduction to the basics of sewing, great for beginners and a really good refresher for those more experienced with sewing. It is broken up into handy chapters with specific skills (pockets, sleeves, ect) and additions (embroidery, cut-outs, patchwork ect.). The images are really handy, with clear progression of the steps and the final products.

What a wonderful guide book for beginners who want to alter their own clothes! The book begins with a thorough introduction to the tools, techniques, and tips one needs when starting out and walks the reader through the process of thrifting suitable pieces, finding inspiration, taking measurements when fitting the pieces on is not possible, and then finally doing the alterations, even without a guide. The instructions are easy to follow, and the included guides for beginner-friendly thrift flip projects had a wide range of styles so each reader could follow those for at least a couple thrift flips that would be in their style, before embarking on the exciting journey of creating their own thrift flip projects.

DIY Thrift Flip : Sewing Techniques for Transforming Old Clothes into Fun, Wearable Fashions. This guide teaches you how to alter and upcycle old clothes. It is suitable for all levels including beginners, as clear step by step instructions are given. All basic techniques are covered and the book is full of illustrations. It is perfect for reducing waste, learning new skills and having fun in the process.

Recycle and reuse is a great motto and one I try to live by. I love thrifting - it’s my favorite way to shop for new (to me) clothes - I don’t like fast fashion and how disposable our culture views clothing and household items; I’ve always enjoyed thrifting and secondhand items.

Creating your own specialty items really lends itself to thinking more creatively for conscientious shoppers looking to help their budgets, viewing quality differently, helping to save landfills, and the not insignificant bonus of having wholly unique fashions.

This terrific guide helps consumers learn basic sewing schools, and how to choose what will work regarding projects. It’s full of photos, suggestions, and directions. A great choice for tweens and up.



Thank you to Quarry Books and NetGalley for the PDF

As someone who has had “Learn How To Thrift Flip” on my goals/projects list for over a year, the title of the book instantly caught my eye! The cute cover made it feel like this book was going to be approachable and easy to digest, as well as educational. And I was not disappointed! I found this book easy to follow, with a good balance of detailed explanation as well as images to demonstrate the instructions.

I particularly appreciate that the book did not skip the step of first knowing how to shop for pieces to “flip”. That is what differentiates this book, in my opinion, from any other book on sewing, following patterns etc. This book specifically helps you first find usable pieces, which for many (including myself), is likely the even bigger hurdle than learning basic sewing techniques. The shopping principles can then also be applied to “shopping” your closet for pieces to thrift.

Thank you April Yang for the delightful book, and for helping me take the first steps in pursuing a new hobby!

Lots of useful information, especially for beginning sewers. Clear and detailed photos of techniques and some individual projects. This is great introduction to a fun and frugal hobby.

Such an amazing guide! Both my sister and I are trying to get into sewing and this is just what we need!
I absolutely love the step-by-step approach with photos to make the whole process of creating new pieces even easier. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the clothes made weren't old-fashioned (like we so often see in these kinds of guides).
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone trying to make second hand clothes just a little bit more unique, useful and better fitting!

This is a great resource - very thorough and goes into a lot of detail. There has been a lot of thought that has gone into this and it’s definitely paid off!

The descriptions are basic enough for a reader of little technical understanding to grasp, but not patronising, which is exactly what I want from an instructional guide such as this.

The supplementary images alongside the guide are also super helpful - they’re clear both in terms of actual quality but also in terms of layout and being able to depict what is going on.

Excited to try out some of these tips!!