Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (with Basic Stitching, Sashiko, Darn ing, and Patching to Practice Sustainable Fashion and Fix the Clothes You Love)

Mending Life is a modern sewing and mending guide with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials that encourage us to break free from the fast fashion industry and repair our clothes rather than discard them. It also includes heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro that encourage us to change our consumption habits and celebrate a sustainable, intentional lifestyle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Discover the delightful world of visible mending, a joyful, meditative, and restorative practice that allows you to breathe new life into your cherished clothes and belongings. Mending Life, a captivating modern sewing and mending guide adorned with vibrant, full-color illustrations, invites you to embrace a sustainable and intentional lifestyle by repairing rather than discarding your garments. Within its pages, you'll find a treasure trove of DIY and how-to illustrations, tutorials, and heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro, the creative minds behind the popular Instagram account @TheFarWoods. These stories will inspire you to modify your consumption habits, celebrate a mindful and eco-friendly existence, and recognize mending as a powerful act that not only strengthens the object you're repairing but also nurtures your well-being. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sewer, Mending Life has something to offer. It provides a comprehensive foundation for basic mending skills, including threading a needle, tying knots, and mastering various stitches. Explore the captivating art of sashiko, a striking Japanese hand-sewing technique renowned for its reinforcement and decorative purposes. Dive into the world of darning, where you'll learn to create beautiful patches using plain weave, swiss weave, crocheted techniques, knitted patches, and needle felting. Discover the best methods for patching holes with a step-by-step how-to guide. Mending Life offers a comprehensive tutorial section dedicated to various items, such as down jackets, shirt cuffs, and linen. Explore a range of common repairs, including snags, buttons, belt loops, leggings, pant pockets, and more. But that's not all—Mending Life extends beyond mending, offering practical tips for hemming pants, taking garments in, and adding pockets. By embracing the art of visible mending, you can extend the lifespan of your favorite clothes and beloved household items, ensuring that they remain cherished companions for years to come. So why wait? Embrace the joy of mending and embark on a journey of self-care, sustainability, and creativity. Let Mending Life be your guide as you embark on a transformative adventure, repairing the clothes and belongings you love and nurturing a deeper connection with the world around you.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 185 x 216 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781632175175