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Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe
Title:
Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe
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ISBN:
9780744026801
Publication Date:
2021
Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Info:
New York : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2021.
Material Type:
Hardcover Book
Physical Description:
143 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
Language:
English
Abstract:
Learn how to use simple sewing and mending techniques to extend the life of the clothes you love. Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but they are too threadbare to wear? Then this book is for you. With fast fixes and clever techniques, Mend it, Wear it, Love it has everything you need to care for your clothes and stitch your way to a more sustainable wardrobe. Master the skills to repair a seam or mend a zip, even if you've never sewn before. Give preloved clothes a new life with darning, patching, and weaving. Discover how to make your clothes last longer with clever storage and stain removal. Get creative and customize your closet with visible mending techniques, such as Japanese sashiko stitching. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to mend your clothes in a range of materials. Enjoy your clothes for longer, express your creativity, and live more sustainably.
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