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Stitch it, don't ditch it
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- Book Synopsis
- Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your treasured clothing. Stitch it, Don't Ditch It,will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you'll need, how to tackle different types of repair to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear. Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable. Learn to darn socks, sew on patches, hem trousers, and stop fraying with this ultimate immersive guide to mending for anyone who wants to have a more sustainable style.
- About The Author
- Mary V Morton @edinburghstreetstitchers @mvm13 is a climate concerned grandma who has been a sewing volunteer with SHRUB Coop, a zero-waste charity in Edinburgh. Mary set up Edinburgh Street Stitchers, a group who take their camping chairs and 'Stitch it Don't Ditch It' banners out to streets and parks around the city to share their sewing skills and enable people to repair what they wear.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781837833382
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Quadrille, (30 July 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 144
- Weight
- 376 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 210 x 162 x 14 mm
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