The wear and rear our clothes collect tell a story of the lives we live in them. With this book, discover the visible mending techniques that will bring your clothes back to life and celebrate all the rips and tears, holes and snags, while also keeping them in your wardrobe and out of landfill. From darning to Japanese shashiko, this informative guide is full to bursting with tips, tricks and skills for simple yet creative repairs.
Convenient, garment-led chapters make it easy to tackle whatever piece of clothing you wish to revive, from socks to jeans, and from knitwear to stretch fabric. Key techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations to empower readers to take on any kind of mend.
The wear and rear our clothes collect tell a story of the lives we live in them. With this book, discover the visible mending techniques that will bring your clothes back to life and celebrate all the rips and tears, holes and snags, while also keeping them in your wardrobe and out of landfill. From darning to Japanese shashiko, this informative guide is full to bursting with tips, tricks and skills for simple yet creative repairs.
Convenient, garment-led chapters make it easy to tackle whatever piece of clothing you wish to revive, from socks to jeans, and from knitwear to stretch fabric. Key techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations to empower readers to take on any kind of mend.
