Upcycle unwanted clothes and home furnishings, and learn how to restitch them into 20 stylish home accessories and garments.

Trying to cut down on fabric waste, but short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bed sheets or curtains? In a brand-new collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her crafting-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, here are 20 stunning ideas for upcycling and re-purposing your pre-loved fabrics to make accessories for both you and your home!

Beginning with invaluable guidance on sourcing your fabrics, as well as the essential notions and extras you'll need, straightaway delve into an inspiring collection of projects to create using old garments and fabric around the house, or saved from thrift/charity stores.

Why not make a boho-style lampshade made from an old dress, or pillows made from men's shirts? Perhaps a fabulous Mid-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets, or a chic shirt-sourced throw? There are even items for your little ones to wear and use! Every project includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated step-by-steps, helping you create professional (and enviable) results with ease.

So take a look in your wardrobe, salvage your old favourites and give them a new lease of life! The future of fabric is circular.

20 stunning ideas for upcycling and repurposing preloved fabrics!

Are you trying to cut down on clothing and fabric waste, but are short on ideas of what to do with unwanted garments, bedsheets or curtains? In this brand-new collaboration between sewing superstar Debbie Shore and her dressmaker-blogger daughter, Kimberley Hind, find 20 ideas for upcycling pre-loved fabrics to make stylish accessories for you and your home.

As well as invaluable guidance on choosing your fabrics, notions and extras, discover a collection of contemporary projects to create using old garments from around the house or saved from charity/thrift shops: a boho-style lampshade made from an old dress; pillows made from men's shirts; a fabulous mid-twentieth-century handbag cut from pre-loved ladies' jackets; a chic shirt-sourced throw, plus a whole range of designs to sew and inspire you!

Every project includes easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated steps. The variety of techniques used for the projects, such as English paper piecing, piping, fitting zips, dyeing and felting, are also explained clearly and with photographs, helping you create professional (and enviable) results.

The beauty of working with pre-owned fabrics is that you won’t get shrinkage or risk colour running, plus you'll have a fabulous choice of unique fabrics that you just wouldn’t be able to buy new. Be inspired to give it a go and keep your fabric from landfill. Take a look in your wardrobe, salvage your old favourites and give them a new lease of life.