STITCH IT, DONT DITCH IT

Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favorite 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