Embrace Sustainable Fashion with Visible Mending
As climate change urges us to rethink resource use, stepping away from fast fashion and embracing the art of reusing and mending our clothes has become a badge of honor. Visible mending, a technique akin to embroidery and embellishment, not only adds a personal touch to your favorite garments but also saves them from ending up in landfills.
Why Choose Visible Mending?
- Fully Illustrated: Packed with vibrant color photography
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed images make the techniques easy to follow, even for beginners
- Creative Inspiration: Plenty of ideas for adventurous menders
Master Darning Techniques
Discover twelve darning techniques with comprehensive step-by-step instructions, including:
- Seed Stitch
- Square Darning
- Reversible Darns
- Seed and Square Darn
- Triangular Darns
- English Darning
- Accordion Darning
- Appliqué
- Reverse Appliqué
- Chain Darning
- Honeycomb Darning
- Decorative Tambourine Darning
With ten chapters, this guide covers everything from mending sweaters, shirts, and denim to household items and accessories like scarves and bags.
About the Author
This is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi, a renowned guru of visible darning in Japan. Noguchi’s detailed step-by-step guide makes the methods accessible even for non-sewers, while stylish photography showcases the artistic and minimalist style of the designer’s work.
