Mend It Better: Creative Patching, Darning, and Stitching

By Kristin M. Roach

Welcome to the new face of mending Don't hide patches -- make them into bold, beautiful embellishments. Repair holes with colorful thread and a creative darning stitch, or use fun embroidery to bring new life to a stained shirt. With detailed step-by-step photography, Kristin Roach teaches you a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine sewing. Revive your wardrobe with these traditional mending techniques to make worn-out clothing not just wearable, but better than ever.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603425640
• ISBN13: 9781603425643
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 7.3"