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The concept of re-styling and re-fashioning garments is actually not new.  Evelyn Wood shares some amazing vintage sewing literature that clearly describes and discusses how “garment renovating” has been used and has evolved over time.  See the beautifully illustrated sewing tips and techniques. Watch now: This video is a conversation that was sparked from some comments I have received about how surprised some people were that refashioning was talked about in 1918 in my Girls

Join Kara Metta in her free video series as she brilliantly refashions and restyles several garments that she inherited from her grandmother. Trench coats, dresses, tops, sweaters, baseball t-shirts, a pink power-suit, sweatpants, a prom dress, bottoms, all converted into updated stylish, unique, and comfortable clothing that Kara can wear right now.  Watch Kara and learn how you can restyle existing outdated garments to build any wardrobe inexpensively.  Subscribe to Kara’s

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PL8RfVh9YTyOvDSQxCAEFpclhh5-uNgn1F[/embedyt] This free video playlist created by Alterations by Phyllis covering specific alteration techniques that will give you an excellent start to a prosperous alterations business.  Phyllis also covers how to successfully run an alterations business in your own home.  She shares her tips and experience with over 15 free videos! Update and freshen your wardrobe with these great

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