Matching Socks

My socks DO match. They're the same thickness.
Steven Wright

Look, now I have my own This And That.

There has been so much crafty making going on at the Polka Dot household that it's going to take me a while to get pictures of everything.

On the other hand I haven't done any painting in ages. Nor have I completed any jewelery (lots of idea-stage stuff).
I'm feeling very guilty about not buckling down to one discipline again - my whim of iron is very strong.

What do you think about a book about altered clothing? A bit of Fruits street-style observation, a bit DIY alteration how-to. I wonder if there is a market? More to the point, could I convince publishers there is a market? Any thoughts?

Comments

[sarah]

A book about altered clothing would be wonderful. I think there would be a market for it, for certain. I'd definitely buy it!

[lk]

I think an altered clothing book would be wonderful. There's one- New Techniques for Wearable Art that has a couple of good ideas, but somethng along the lines of what you are talking about lately and the way that Julie Arkel dresses would be very cool.

[juju]

Yes, I think I know the book you mean. By Freemon-Rice Zachery or something like that. I looked through it in a book shop but I didn't see anything very stylish or wearable in it. Is this book inspiring?

[Strikkelise]

There's the Swedish Do Redo book, It's now available in English. I don't have it, but I love their style. I love your style, too, so go ahead!
Do Redo:
http://www.doredo.se/start.aspx?lang=2

[Kristen (Thoughts From The Bus Stop)]

Go for it Juju. I love Fruits and I'd love to see other books examining street style, altered clothes etc... with additional 'how to' stuff. I'm sure you'd do a grand job.

PS: In case anyone hasn't seen it yet, 'Hel Looks' is a Finnish street style site, based mainly in Helsinki: http://www.hel-looks.com/

PPS: The English version of the Do Redo book (listed under a slightly different title than on their own site -'Second-Time Cool: The Art of Chopping Up a Sweater') is here on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1550379100/qid=1131380391/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/026-3322838-1961242

[Elizabeth]

I think it could be fun. I especially enjoy seeing altered t-shirts because they are easy. I like the eyes on "This" or is it "That?"

[Kristen (Thoughts From The Bus Stop)]

Sorry about the multiple posts - Typepad kept kicking me out and they hadn't been saved when I looked and re-posted!

[Kristen (Thoughts From The Bus Stop)]

OK... now Typepad laughs in my face.
;)

[laurie]

Yes, please! I agree... an altered clothing book would be so welcome and inspirational. I have a large "tired clothing" pile and am never sure where to start with creative alterations. More pictures please. :)

[Frances]

Definitely think about a book. I've just been tidying up all my sewing stuff and have several boxes of clothes that I don't want to chuck out but need to do something with to make them wearable. Your blog is providing lots of inspiration.