Subversive Seamster, Melissa Rannels

POSTED: Friday, October 26, 2007, 7:39 PM

Filed Under: Arts Books

Village Thrift to Village chic or something

In the right hands, Subversive Seamster (The Taunton Press, $14.95) could be a cute weekend project. The crafty how-to book shows thrifty gals how to turn Salvation Army finds into “street couture.” Some pieces (oversized earrings from re-purposed leather jackets, Hawaiian shirt pillow covers) are convincingly easy and charming. Others (tube sock wine cozies, poncho skirts) cross the line between creative and “damn girl, put on some jeans and call it a day.” If you’re talented and stylish, you’ll emerge looking, well, talented and stylish. If not, you’ll be mistaken for Mary Kate and Ashley’s low-rent, chubby cousin.

Stitch Lounge

Posted 2007-10-28 14:46:18

Thanks for the review! We wrote Subversive Seamster to get people thinking about their options with (the oft forgotten) thrift store finds and how to recycle them into fun, new items.  The projects are low risk, low cost, and high potential for fun! Thanks for helping get the word out! 



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