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The Sweater Chop Shop
Sewing One-of-a-kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters
By Crispina ffrench
Paperback
, 176 pages
ISBN: 9781603421553 (1603421556)
Published by Storey Publishing
$18.95(US)
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about The Sweater Chop Shop
Recycle, Re-create, Re-enjoy
You don't even need a sewing machine to upcycle old sweaters into new wearables, blankets, pillows, and dolls that are fresh, playful, and utterly captivating.
It's easy as felting the wool, cutting the pieces for your new project, and stitching everything together using simple hand-sewing skills.
Noted designer Crispina ffrench shares her techniques and passion as she introduces you to the beautiful possiblities in old sweaters.
"Crispina's blankets and throws and rugs are piled on and over each other on my beds, chairs, couches, and floors. She's a great artist who understands texture and how it adds individuality and comfort to a home, not to mention a car, or an old refurbished orange trunk seat!!" - Carly Simon
"Crispina makes the most beautiful soulful blankets, pillows, and sweaters, out of people's old sweaters. In this amazing and magical book she shares her secrets so that you can do it too." - Ben Cohen, cofounder of Ben & Jerry's
about Crispina ffrench
Crispina ffrench started her recycled design business in 1987 while still a student at Massachusetts College of Art in Boston. Her manufacturing operation, Crispina Design Workshop is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She has exhibited at the prestigious American Craft Council Exhibit as well as the New York International Gift Show.
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