Making Happy Things
Making Happy Things
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In this easy-to-follow guide, artist and maker Sue-Ching helps us create 20 joyful DIY sewing projects out of repurposed materials.
Known for her playful sense of style, Sue-Ching's projects will bring a smile to your face, whether it is her famous tea towel dress, a bandana cap or a shrimp plush made out of scraps. This book is all about having fun, embracing the making process and creating unique, joyful garments that make you feel happy.
In Making Happy Things Sue-Ching shares her passion for sustainability, repurposing and upcycling, encouraging us to reuse materials found at thrift stores or the linens at the back of your cupboard. This is your opportunity to breathe new life into old materials and gain practical insights into the art of re-purposing, guided by Sue-Ching's ingenious tips and ideas. Each project includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Sue-Ching highlights the tools and materials you need, the core processto follow, sewing tips, a guide to print mixing, and you can see each piece styled within the book.
The aim of Making Happy Things is to inspire you to be playful, inventive, and create a garment that you can wear with pride, courage and authenticity - a true expression of your wonderful self!
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Shipping & Delivery
During Canada Post strike, we are using UPS / Chit Chats for shipments. All shipments include tracking number.
British Columbia:
Standard: $12 or free for purchase over $120 (before tax).
We don't have express shipping option within British Columbia, as it is usually pretty fast to ship within the province.
Other provinces in Canada
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Exchange/Return
Exchange/Return
Exchange/ Store Credit
We offer exchange or store credit within 7 days since the product is received. If 7 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you an exchange or store credit.
To be eligible for an exchange or store credit, your item(s) must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
All sale items are final sale and not eligible for exchange/store credit. We do not offer price adjustments for items that go on sale after the purchase.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned returned, such as gift cards, food, personal care, plants, books and magazines cannot be returned or exchanged. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods.
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We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at info@outnaboutboutique.com and send your item to: 321 West Cordova Street Vancouver British Columbia CA V6B 1E5.
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You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. If your order enjoyed free shipping, the cost of the shipping fee we paid will be deducted from your store credit.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.






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