50 Nifty Thrifty Upcycled Fashions : Sew Something From Nothing teaches the basics of how to create a new wardrobe from old pieces and thrift store finds, and offers not just sewing tips, but ideas for finding materials, designing garments, and making embellishments. All ideas are based on items typically found in a thrift store environment, while instructions use basic machine- and hand-sewing skills and teach not just specific projects, but the kinds of techniques that lend to assessing thrift store finds for their potential for recycling and change. Sewers and shoppers will find this filled with exciting ideas and possibilities for repurposing clothing.