Upcycle by Annie Phillips Book Review

Since winning BBC’s much-loved The Great British Sewing Bee in 2022, Annie Phillips’s name has popped up when sustainable and upcycled fashion comes into conversation. She has gone on to lead upcycling workshops with global brands and even launched her own carbon-neutral brand in 2023 – House of MBA. Each piece made for the collection showcases Annie’s passion of upcycling and her brand-new debut book is another step in her take-over of upcycled fashion!

When thinking of upcycling clothes, it can be overwhelming and sometimes it is difficult to know where to start, but Annie offers a practical guide to creating a wardrobe of your dreams through expert advice and practical sewing projects. The 16 projects are perfect for those just getting started on the upcycling journey and for those who are wanting to step up their game.

Throughout this exciting and innovative book there are three core chapters that break the process down – Upcycling, Creating and Mending – featuring 16 sustainable sewing projects and key techniques to make you clothes last longer – from repairing topstitching to giving new life to old staples and even dying fabrics to garner a whole new look.

Inside this incredible book you will find not only bright and bold imagery but also tips, tricks and step-by-step guides to create a brand-new wardrobe sustainably. Including how to add a trim or a waist to clothes you already have, making a skirt from jeans, a dress from a tablecloth and piecing together old shirts to create a bright and bold new patchwork look!

Plus, inside Love Sewing 142 we have two of her incredible projects for you to try. Create a patchwork dad shirt and learn how to add a waist to a pre-loved garment.

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