Mend it, Wear it, Love it!
Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe
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- 75,00 kr
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- 75,00 kr
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A practical tool kit for mending your clothes and upcycling your wardrobe.
It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend, customise and care for your clothes.
Parting with damaged, yet beloved, clothes can be one of the saddest moments, but what if you were able to repair, refresh, and extend the life of your threadbare favourites.
The Art of Mending and Sewing
Mend It. Wear It. Love It is for everyone! Packed full of simple fixes, as well as advanced techniques, this book is perfect for sewers, crafters, and fashion lovers of all experience levels.
Inside the pages of this sewing handbook discover:
- Beautiful, step-by-step line illustrations and clear instructions that demystify mending techniques
- How to make your clothes last longer with clever storage and stain removal
- Thrifty tips and tricks to help you upcycle your pre-loved garments
- Highlights the sustainability benefits of mending and caring for clothes
Now you can cherish all your garments, even those in the furthest corner of your closet! This sewing book for beginners will help you master the skills to repair a seam and mend a hem, even if you've never touched a needle and thread before!
This sewing book arms you with the techniques you need to enjoy your clothes for longer and express your creativity. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to sew, re-purpose, and care for your clothes in a range of materials.
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Fast fashion had its moment, but it's time for that moment to draw to a close, writes blogger Edwards in this crafty debut on building "a healthier relationship with our wardrobes." Rather than buy new clothes, Edwards encourages readers to mend the ones they currently wear. She starts with instructions on creating a hand-sewing kit and a demystification of sewing machines, showing beginners how to thread and get the tension right. Edwards also dispenses tips on laundry and clothing storage so that every sweater, T-shirt, and pair of jeans can live its longest life. Mending projects include repairing a hem, fixing a hole, and, "for additional strength and beautification," Japanese sashiko-style stitching, which incorporates decorative stitches on top of patches. Edwards also offers instructions on removing sleeves, lengthening a hem, and adding ruffles. Throughout, color photographs of personalized garments show Edwards's projects in action. This primer on reworking old clothing is a must-read for stylish thrifters.