Dude! My girl Justina has done it again. She and her sister Faith have come out with a new book Refashioned Bags: Upcycle Anything into High-Style Handbags. These talented sisters own and run COMPAI which is a crafty, green design studio and an eco-friendly clothing line. They have been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Marie Claire, Venus Zine, and on The New Morning Show with Mike and Juliet as well as The Today Show. Compai’s previous publications include the popular “99 Ways” series which began with the trendy “99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim and Tie your T-Shirt into Something Special” which has been printed in both French and Portuguese.
For the legions of DIY aficionadas and handbag addicts out there, the Blakeney sisters are back with a new book of 24 clever, do-it-yourself projects. Refashioned Bags is full of great designs for every occasion, and they’re all made from everyday items most people already have! An old blazer finds new life as a shoulder bag, zippers become a disco-ready handbag, and plastic bags fuse together for a ready-for-anything-but-the-landfill clutch. The book shows you how to be stylish without spending more than a dollar or two on materials. Projects are rated according to level of difficulty, and there are even no- or low-sew options for the inexperienced seamstress. (Like me!) Full-color photography and detailed how-to illustrations accompany each project. The authors also profile seven innovative designers, who share their stories, tips on sourcing, and of course, crafty inspiration for aspiring designers of all levels.
Go get your copy here and check out Justina's designs here and her blog here. A regular on the blog roll for me...
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