Guide to Mending Garments and Hearts
Be taught the artwork and craft of mending—a joyful and meditative observe and a strong act of restoration for the garments and belongings we love. This superbly illustrated handbook will present you tips on how to mend denims, socks, sweaters, down jackets, and leggings and different frequent repairs. Mending Life encourages us to cherish our issues by repairing them somewhat than discarding them. Crammed with heartfelt tales that remember a sustainable, intentional way of life, it additionally encourages us to alter our consumption habits in order that with small mends right here and there, we prolong the lifetime of our clothes and different home goods. Encouraging readers considering gradual trend and craftcore, this handbook is for inexperienced persons but additionally presents extra superior methods to these with some expertise in mending.
In addition to learning fundamental patching techniques, you can explore decorative sashiko stitching and how to darn socks, mend sweaters, and repair items like bedsheets and jackets. Throughout this journey, Nina and Sonya Montenegro of TheFarWoods emphasize how the powerful act of mending not only strengthens the objects we repair but also ourselves. Vibrant, full-color illustrations are skillfully integrated in this timeless and practical guide to cherishing and preserving our possessions.
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