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Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More,New
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Join the Slow Fashion movement and make mending your jeans and other garments an artful, joyful, and empowering act of sustainability and renewal, for both you and your favorite clothes with awardwinning crafter KatrinaRodabaugh?s Mending Matters.?This book is a joy. . . . Thank you, Katrina, for helping rekindle our love affair with clothes built to last and hold memories.? Clare Press, sustainability editor at large, Vogue AustraliaMending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 handson projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and boldbut draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: Exterior patches Interior patches Slow stitches Darning and weaving In addition, this fullcolor book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and to overall wellbeing. In essays that accompany each howto chapter, Katrina Rodabaugh explores mending as a metaphor for appreciating our own naturally flawed selves, and she examines the ways in which mending teaches us new skills, selfreliance, and confidence, all gained from making things with our own hands.Katrina writes in her introduction, ?When we spend time patching, stitching, darning, or otherwise fixing torn fabrics, we ultimately deepen our understanding of quality, composition, and craftsmanship.? Let her guide you as you repair your bestloved, mostworn clothing and learn lessons about your clothing and how it is made. It?s a process that will provide unexpected rewards.So, think twice before throwing away those wellworn jeans or your favorite sweater. Learn new skills that will allow you to keep them with you for years as a reminder of your time together and the experiences you?ve shared.Includes Color Photographs
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- Q: What is the central theme of 'Mending Matters'? A: The central theme of 'Mending Matters' is to promote sustainability through the art of mending and repairing clothing, encouraging a mindful relationship with fashion.
- Q: How many projects are included in the book? A: The book includes over 20 hands-on projects that showcase modern and traditional techniques of visible mending.
- Q: What mending techniques does the book cover? A: The book covers four main mending techniques: exterior patches, interior patches, slow stitches, and darning and weaving.
- Q: Is 'Mending Matters' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Mending Matters' is suitable for beginners, as it provides step-by-step instructions and simple techniques to follow.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The format of the book is hardcover, ensuring durability and a high-quality presentation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mending Matters'? A: The author of 'Mending Matters' is Katrina Rodabaugh, an award-winning crafter and advocate for sustainable fashion.
- Q: What type of photography is included in the book? A: The book includes full-color photographs that illustrate the mending projects and techniques discussed.
- Q: When was 'Mending Matters' published? A: The book was published on October 16, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mending Matters' have? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Does the book address emotional aspects of mending? A: Yes, the book explores mending as a metaphor for self-acceptance and personal growth, alongside practical techniques.