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Book

Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe

Call Number

  • 646.6 E2687 (CEN)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021.

Physical Description

143 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm

Summary

Learn how to use simple sewing and mending techniques to extend the life of the clothes you love. Have you ever thrown good clothes away simply because you didn't know how to mend them? Have you got clothes that you can't bear to part with, but need a fresher look? Then this book is for you. With fast fixes and complete makeovers, Mend It, Wear It, Love It! has everything you need to mend and care for your clothes, and stitch your way to a more sustainable wardrobe. Detailed step-by-step illustrations and clear instructions explain how to mend, customize, and care for your clothes in a range of materials. Enjoy your clothes for longer, express your creativity, and live more sustainably.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • The basics
  • Mend your clothes
  • Wear your clothes
  • Love your clothes.

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