Book
Well worn : visible mending for the clothes you love
Record details
- ISBN: 1797229699
- ISBN: 9781797229690
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Physical Description:
144 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
print - Publisher: New York, NY : Princeton Architectural Press, a division of Chronicle Books LLC, [2024]
- Copyright: ©2024
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes further reading (page 144). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Sustainability: why mend clothes? -- How to use this book -- Understanding fabrics -- Needles -- Threads -- Other supplies -- Introduction to darning -- Introduction to sashiko -- Introduction to patching -- Starting & finishing your repair -- Troubleshooting: problems to look out for -- Caring for your repairs -- When not to mend: a note before we begin -- Jeans -- Sweaters & knitwear -- Shirts -- T-shirts -- Leggings -- Socks -- Jackets -- Delicate fabrics. |
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| Subject: | Sewing Sashiko Clothing and dress Repairing Handbooks, manuals, etc |
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- Grand Central Pub
Mend and revive your favorite well-worn garments with this comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques from the founder of Slow Stitch Club.
From the creator of the popular Slow Stitch Club, Well Worn is a fresh and engaging clothing repair guide and accessible introduction for anyone looking to explore visible mending to revolutionize their wardrobe, whether you are a stitching pro or have never picked up a needle and thread.
Mending is a creative outlet and a slow and therapeutic skill, and author and textile artist Skye Pennant shares the joys of mending by teaching traditional darning and sashiko techniques to help fight against wardrobe perfectionism as well as fast fashion, making for gorgeous visible mending results. Her introduction includes a short history of mending followed by key techniques, fabrics, tools, and materials. Sections are organized by type of clothing to mend: Jeans & Denim, Sweaters & Knitwear, T-Shirts, Socks, and more.
An outstanding gift or self-purchase for anyone interested in refreshing their wardrobe, fostering a more sustainable lifestyle, saving money and avoiding fast fashion, or simply engaging with a crafty new creative outlet, this sewing basics book is all about mending clothes you love, one slow stitch at a time.