Wendy Ward
How to Sew Sustainably: Recycling, Reusing, and Remaking with Fabric
How to Sew Sustainably: Recycling, Reusing, and Remaking with Fabric
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Wendy Ward teaches how to create clothes and homeware using fabric scraps, discarded home textiles, and used clothing, with a focus on minimal waste and ethical shopping. Each chapter focuses on a different technique, and there are 20 projects to adapt to the materials you have to hand.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 22 June 2021
\n Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
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A comprehensive guide to crafting clothing and homeware using fabric scraps from various projects, discarded home textiles, and used clothing. Wendy Ward, a skilled fashion designer, shares her expertise in refashioning garments and repurposing fabric from existing pieces, offering practical tips on utilizing leftover scraps to create household items and personalize clothing. The book is organized into chapters focusing on different techniques, such as innovative ways to join small fabric pieces, utilizing larger pieces for pieced household items and clothing, and easy methods to transform existing clothing. With a focus on minimizing waste, Ward's approach empowers readers to create garments tailored to their body measurements, and a helpful section covers mending techniques. Additionally, she addresses ethical considerations in purchasing new clothing, encouraging shopping locally, selecting sustainable fibers, and supporting small businesses and other crafters. The book includes a comprehensive chapter covering various sewing techniques, from basic seam and hem basics to tips on unpicking recycled garments. Each section features projects utilizing the techniques covered, totaling 20 makes that can be adapted to the materials available. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, this guide provides valuable insights and inspiration for creating beautiful and sustainable garments and homeware using repurposed materials.
\n Weight: 640g\n
Dimension: 209 x 276 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781800650237\n \n
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