Visible mending by hand : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love /
Khounnoraj, Arounna,
Visible mending by hand : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love / By hand visible mending : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Visible mending : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Arounna Khounnoraj ; photography by Arounna Khounnoraj. - New edition. - 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Originally published in 2020 by Quadrille. By hand is embossed on cover, and does not appear on spine.
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Why mend? -- Essential equipment -- Sewing stitches -- Essential mending techniques: Darning -- Binding -- Patching -- Appliqué -- Sashiko -- Embroidery -- Needle felting -- Dyeing -- Printing -- Finishing and tying knots -- Mending by hand -- Projects: Jeans -- Butterfly appliqué -- Sweater -- Socks -- Making felt patches -- Embroidered dress -- Block-printed sweatshirt -- Sashiko stitch and patch sewing booklet -- Bucket project bag -- Patch cushion -- Indigo-dyed quilt -- Wearable art -- Templates.
Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love - stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life. By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.
9781837830732 1837830738
Clothing and dress--Repairing.
Clothing and dress--Alteration.
Sewing--Technique.
Embroidery.
Visible mending by hand : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love / By hand visible mending : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Visible mending : repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Repair, renew, reuse the clothes you love Arounna Khounnoraj ; photography by Arounna Khounnoraj. - New edition. - 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Originally published in 2020 by Quadrille. By hand is embossed on cover, and does not appear on spine.
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Why mend? -- Essential equipment -- Sewing stitches -- Essential mending techniques: Darning -- Binding -- Patching -- Appliqué -- Sashiko -- Embroidery -- Needle felting -- Dyeing -- Printing -- Finishing and tying knots -- Mending by hand -- Projects: Jeans -- Butterfly appliqué -- Sweater -- Socks -- Making felt patches -- Embroidered dress -- Block-printed sweatshirt -- Sashiko stitch and patch sewing booklet -- Bucket project bag -- Patch cushion -- Indigo-dyed quilt -- Wearable art -- Templates.
Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love - stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life. By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.
9781837830732 1837830738
Clothing and dress--Repairing.
Clothing and dress--Alteration.
Sewing--Technique.
Embroidery.