Join the thrifting revolution! DIY Thrift Flip teaches you how to find, upcycle, and customize secondhand clothing for sustainable style with simple sewing instructions. Expert thrift-flipper April Yang, aka Coolirpa, takes you through every phase of the process, including how to find the best clothes and fabrics and easy ways to alter and tailor shirts, dresses, pants, coats, and more.   * Getting StartedEssential materials and tools, setting up a workspace, organizing supplies, sewing machine basics, and a concise fabric primer. * How to Shop for Alterable Clothes. Where to shop, what types of clothes to look for, what can and cant be fixed, and how to gauge size when you cant try something on. * Altering Basics. How to use patterns to alter clothes or parts of garments, techniques for altering without using patterns, the basics of garment altering, adding sleeves, hems, and pockets, and how to custom-tailor an altered piece for a great fit. * Projects. Beginner to intermedi