Mending With Kids: Patching, Painting, Sewing and Other Kid-Friendly Techniques

Kids can repair their torn and stained clothes with simple sewing and decorating techniques, using ideas from the book Mending With Kids. Techniques include patching, collage, iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and more, with templates for making patches and stencils. The book encourages kids to participate and provides practical skills and advice on clothes-savers, turning clothing repair into a shared adventure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2023
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Kids can be quite tough on their clothes, but fortunately, they are also incredibly creative! Mending With Kids is a fantastic book that teaches you how to transform torn and stained clothes into wearable pieces using a range of simple sewing and decorating techniques that encourage kids' participation. The book includes helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (using felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more. It also includes templates for creating your own patches and stencils.

One of the best aspects of this book is that most of these techniques are easy enough for kids to join in and add their personal touch to their clothes. They absolutely love being involved in the process, and with your supervision, they will also learn practical skills along the way.

In this book, you will find a wealth of practical ideas and advice on clothes-savers, such as:

Using additional bands of fabric to cover, patch, and lengthen jeans and trousers (kids outgrow them quickly!)

Combining patching with embroidery to turn a repair into a design element

Embroidering around holes to make them look like part of the original design (for example, creating a worm hole in an embroidered apple)

Turning an iron-on patch into a canvas for your kid's artwork (simply grab some permanent markers and have fun)

Covering stains with a creative use of paint (use the stencil patterns in this book or use ready-made stencils to add favorite animals, cars, flowers, and more)

And many other ideas that turn clothing repair into a fun and collaborative adventure for you, your kids, and the book itself!

This book is a true win-win-win collaboration. You, your kids, and the book all benefit from the experience. By learning these simple sewing and decorating techniques, kids can develop their creativity and problem-solving skills, while also learning the value of taking care of their belongings. And by transforming worn-out clothes into new and unique pieces, you can save money and reduce waste.

So, if you're looking for a fun and creative way to engage your kids in household tasks, Mending With Kids is the perfect choice. With its easy-to-follow instructions and inspiring ideas, you'll be able to turn your kids' torn and stained clothes into wearable treasures in no time.

Weight: 595g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804856270