Mend it, Wear it, Love it!: Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe

Hardback

Main Details

Title Mend it, Wear it, Love it!: Stitch Your Way to a Sustainable Wardrobe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Zoe Edwards
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 156
Category/GenreSustainability
Needlework and fabric crafts
Fashion and style guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780241458587
ClassificationsDewey:646.6
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
Publication Date 4 February 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An accessible, fully illustrated handbook that explains how to mend, customize, and care for your clothes. Learn how to use simple sewing and mending techniques to extend the life of the clothes you love. Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you. With fast fixes and clever techniques, Mend it, Wear it, Love it has everything you need to mend and care for your clothes, and stitch your way to a more sustainable wardrobe. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to mend, customize, and care for your clothes in a range of materials. Enjoy your clothes for longer, express your creativity, and live more sustainably.

Author Biography

Zoe Edwards is a sewing and dressmaking teacher who has been blogging about her sewing journey for over a decade. Her passions for sewing, reusing materials, and debunking fast fashion form part of her attempts to live a more sustainable and authentic life. Zoe blogs at sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com and has more than 13.5k followers on Instagram @sozoblog