Stitch It, Don't Ditch It [electronic resource] : Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer
Morton, Mary V; Wigger, Jeanna2025
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Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favourite 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 repairs 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.
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Stitch It, Don't Ditch It [electronic resource] : Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer / Morton, Mary V; Wigger, Jeanna.
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[S.l.] : Quadrille, 2025.
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1 online resource144 p.
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Electronic book.Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] Quadrille 2025 Available via World Wide Web.
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Format: Adobe EPUBRequires: CloudLibrary (file size: 12.6 MB)
ISBN:
9781837833399
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English
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Stitch it, don't ditch it : simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer
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BRN:
8990081