Sometimes customizing what you wear can be far more satisfying than retail therapy, and it costs little or nothing. Inspired by the current trend for craft, DIY-culture and boho chic, this is a cool, quirky and creative guide to making and customising your own clothes, bags and accessories.
Containing more than 40 projects, none of which require prior skill or a sewing machine, these are clothes that anyone of any age can make. From customised hand-me-downs to elegant evening wear, it is packed with ideas that the reader can adapt to their own wardrobe. Full of tips on where to find inspiration, and with a special section on repairs, DIY Fashion is a funky survival guide for the creative, alternative fashionista.

Selena Francis-Bryden has sold clothes at London’s Portobello Market for many years. She has made clothing for many celebrities and her work has featured in Sex and the City. Selena’s customized clothing has been sold by New Look and River Island and she has made complete ranges for high-street giants Topshop and Miss Selfridge.

Contents

Projects Include:
Animal print design evening bag
Antimacassar halter-neck top
Boyfriend’s jumper
Cassette necklace
CD necklace
Classical evening bag
Cushion covers
Dad’s unwanted t-shirt: Part 1 The skirt
Dad’s unwanted t-shirt: Part 2 The dress
Elegant lace dress
Ever-evolving free magazine bag
Felt floral shopper
Floral brooch
Grandma’s cardigan
Halter-neck scarf top
How to make a boob tube
Jam jar bracelet
Lace and pearls shopper
Little suede evening bag
Memory skirt
Military wear
Musical clutch bag
Pop art hat
Shirt skirt and dress
Tea-stained dress
The denim dress
The long denim skirt
The short denim skirt
Ties from trimmings