Subversive Seamster cover

Subversive Seamster

by Melissa Rannels

It's time to get subversive, again! The downtown divas of Dew Subversive are back with another happy helping of straightlaced sewing advice for stylish results every time. Transform tacky bridesmaid gowns and pleated pants into picture-perfect tops, skirts and accessories. The two Melissas and Hope deliver 30 great projects that are achievable for even the new sewer. Subversive Seamstress is your secret readmap to the jewels of thrifting and the ins and outs of refashioning. This book has shortcuts, tips and secrets to the wide world of inexpensive, individualized fashion. Our clothes make a statement about who we are. What better way to say, "I am an individual!" than to wear one-of-a-kind items? We derive the most fashionable satisfaction knowing that we are reusing and recycling what already exists in this material world - - and looking darn good doing it!

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?