Visible Mending

byArounna Khounnoraj

Repair, Renew, Reuse The Clothes You Love

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In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and joy of mending.

Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 12 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book.

Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing the clothes you love – stitch over tears, dye stains and celebrate a more sustainable life.

By Hand: Visible Mending is for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments.

About Arounna Khounnoraj

Arounna Khounnoraj is a Canadian artist and maker based in Toronto. In 2002 she started Bookhou, a multi-disciplinary studio with her husband John Booth, together they explore a variety of printing and embroidery techniques through making utilitarian objects such as bags, home goods and textiles. She has previously published Punch Needle (2019), Visible Mending (2020), Embroidery (2022) and Winter Celebrations (2023) with Quadrille.
Details
  • Series: By Hand
  • Imprint: Quadrille
  • ISBN: 9781837830732
  • Length: 144 pages
  • Dimensions: 217mm x 20mm x 167mm
  • Weight: 504g
  • Price: £16.99
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