Mending with Love: Creative Repairs for your Favorite Things

Mending With Love teaches how to repair knitted and woven fabrics, work with flat and curved surfaces, repair comfy, well-made socks and gloves, make a statement with creative patching, fill in holes with roving using felting techniques, and use embroidery to visibly mend frays or damage from the odd cat claw. It is both a source of pleasure and an eco-friendly fashion statement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2021
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Mending With Love is a captivating guide that empowers you to breathe new life into worn clothing and household items. Instead of discarding damaged pieces that hold cherished memories, this book showcases beautiful and sustainable ideas for reviving them. By embracing embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping, and even a touch of crochet, you'll discover the art of repairing knitted and woven fabrics, working with flat and curved surfaces, and restoring cozy socks and gloves to their former glory.

Moreover, you'll unleash your creativity with artistic patching, seamlessly filling in holes with roving through felting techniques. Embroidery becomes a powerful tool to visibly mend frays and damage caused by curious cat claws, while other tips and techniques add a touch of charm to torn, worn, or stained favorites.

Not only is mending a source of joy and personal expression, but it also aligns with eco-conscious practices. By embracing this method, you reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable fashion industry. Instead of constantly purchasing new items with less significance, you can cherish the things that hold a special place in your heart.

So, whether you're a seasoned mender or a beginner seeking to explore the world of repair, Mending With Love is your ultimate guide. Embrace the transformative power of mending and unleash your creativity as you breathe new life into your cherished possessions.

Weight: 595g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804854030