Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your treasured 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 repair 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.
From the Publisher
You can do 90% of repairs by mastering just seven core sewing skills
Experience the joy of being able to fix your favorite clothing by confidently making common repairs on –
Hems
Darning
Socks
Zips and more!
ASIN : B0DY3PJRFF
Publisher : Quadrille
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : July 31, 2025
Language : English
File size : 16.1 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 144 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1837833399
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #2,044,540 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #79 in Embroidery (Books) #401 in Green Lifestyle Self-Help eBooks #801 in Embroidery (Kindle Store)
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