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Product Identifiers
PublisherStorey Publishing
ISBN-101603425640
ISBN-139781603425643
eBay Product ID (ePID)108983754
Product Key Features
Book TitleMend It Better : Creative Patching, Darning, and Stitching
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2012
TopicSewing, Fashion & Accessories, Applique, Needlework / General
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorKristin M. Roach
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2011-025032
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsCraft blogger Roach's first book is an excellent addition to any sewer's collection. Instead of presenting another plethora of patterns, she seeks to empower her readers by teaching the skills they'll need to mend nearly any piece of clothing, from ripped buttonholes to torn hems. While there's no substitute for learning in person, the publisher and author should be commended on creating a book with excellent, clear photographs that show, step by step, how to complete basic repairs. The chapter Stitch Smarts, which covers everything from the blind hem stitch to the little-known prick stitch, is particularly outstanding. Roach also presents a few patterns, most from other crafters, that provide inspiration towards more mending, less discarding of torn clothing. With the exception of the odd placement of two projects before instructions on the stitches required to make them, the book unfolds in an accessible manner; great layout (and lovely photos) provide eye candy. This is the rare sewing book that will be pulled off the shelf for reference again and again. Full color photos and illustrations, 13 patterns.
Dewey Decimal646.2
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1: Mending, Then and Now Chapter 2: Mending Tool Kit Chapter 3: Stitch Smarts Chapter 4: Patchwork Chapter 5: Surface Fixes Chapter 6: Seam Fixes Chapter 7: Straight Hems Chapter 8: Around the Waist Chapter 9: Darning Chapter 10: Fasteners and Closures Chapter 11: Zippers Chapter 12: Getting Fancy Chapter 13: Decorative Accents Chapter 14: Care and Prevention Resources Glossary Project Contributors Metric Conversions Index
SynopsisBlogger/crafter Kristin Roach takes an innovative approach to using traditional techniques, such as darning, patching, and stitching, to give new life and new looks to worn jeans, jackets, dresses, coats, homewares, and more. She teaches all the techniques with clear step-by-step instructions and features dozens of inspiring examples from her own work and that of other notable craft bloggers and artisans., Welcome to the new face of mending Don't hide patches -- make them into bold, beautiful embellishments. Repair holes with colorful thread and a creative darning stitch, or use fun embroidery to bring new life to a stained shirt. With detailed step-by-step photography, Kristin Roach teaches you a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine sewing. Revive your wardrobe with these traditional mending techniques to make worn-out clothing not just wearable, but better than ever., Welcome to the new face of mending! Don't hide patches -- make them into bold, beautiful embellishments. Repair holes with colorful thread and a creative darning stitch, or use fun embroidery to bring new life to a stained shirt. With detailed step-by-step photography, Kristin Roach teaches you a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine sewing. Revive your wardrobe with these traditional mending techniques to make worn-out clothing not just wearable, but better than ever.
LC Classification NumberTT720.R63 2012
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- 23. Jan. 2020
If you use this book you’re definitely “Mending It Better”!
Wonderfully creative ways to mend clothes. It sparked a lot of ideas for me. Also good instructions for mending zippers and installing invisible zippers! Overall a very helpful book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Okt. 2021
Nice little sewing book.
I will keep this as a handy reference. It's also written to keep the reader interested instead of just dry instructions.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Dez. 2019
lovely gift for a stitcher
Great little book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 19. Okt. 2016
Mending is my favorite hobby!
Reading this book is so inspiring! It makes me long for quiet time so I can actually DO some mending!! Love the feel of the book as well! Just brings joy to my life even looking at it on the shelf! I feel such a kinship with the author! Hoping for there to be a sequel very soon!! LillianBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
