Bust DIY Guide To Life: Making Your Way Through Every Day (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I was sent a copy of the book for review through Net Galley, as always, all opinions are my own.When I first picked up this book I thought it would be dedicated to crafts, but it is so much more than a craft book. Sure there are instructions for making pot holders, aprons, and reusable bags, all of which are perfect for the DIY Christmas I’m planning this year, but there are also sections dedicated to a variety of situations that come up in life. One of my favorites was called spring cleaning for dirty girls, the title made me chuckle as I read through some of the various options outlined for cleaning your home with natural products. Also helpful was the tip on how to fix an underwire bra, something every lady needs to know, even if you aren’t handy with a needle and thread. I think this would be a very valuable book for a young woman just heading off to college, I know I certainly would have used it at that age. I really enjoyed this book. I appreciate the feminist philosophy behind the book (and support it as well). The authors do a wonderful job of explaining their approach to life and philosophy being BUST (as well as the history) and go from there to have a series of cool and simple craft patterns. These patterns are interspersed with living tips, everything from natural pest control (it works) to surviving a three day emergency.Great book, just like Ms. Stoller's knitting and crocheting books (I have read all of them). Nothing boring or useless here. Nice illustrations and instructions as well. I recommend this book for anyone wanting to do some simple crafting and also improve her life!
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Good stuff, got it for daughter... may have to get one for me too.
—Pragalbha
