MODERN MENDING

Creatively mend and customize your old clothes to revitalize your outfits and save the planet Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun easy to follow guide to modern mending Across the globe we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year In fact clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world But the good news is that mending is trending and it s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes Inspired by the slow fashion movement that s taking the sewing world by storm Erin Lewis Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability In Modern Mending she demystifies mending and shares step by step instructions for a range of techniques including stitching darning patching needle felting and machine darning So next time you tear your favourite jeans or find a hole in your jumper think twice before throwing them away With Modern Mending you ll gain the skills and confidence needed to rebel against fast fashion now and for years to come