Fix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning

Description

Ever had to say goodbye to a favourite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new clothes all the time? Concerned about the labour practices of fast fashion? If so, learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful, illustrated guide. Raleigh Briggs takes us on a mending journey through stocking your supplies, quick fixes, types of knots and stitches, buttons, mending seams, patching holes, darning holes, hemming, fixing zippers, waterproofing canvas, leather, and nylon, and so much more! You can do it!

Raleigh Briggs is the best-selling author of the bestselling Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills, and of several DIY zines. She lives with her husband and two needy cats in Seattle, WA.

"A really solid foundation on sewing." --Utne Reader "Ideal for thrifters, vintage clothes collectors, and anyone into not tossing their clothes because a button pops off or a zipper is stuck. There is something deeply pleasing and satisfy about mending and making clothes last." --Angry Chicken This is pretty much a great gift for anyone who's into sustainability and learning new tricks. It's all very friendly and approachable with both quick fixes and more skilled mending. It's also a cool read and fun to look at. --Pushpin Zines