Creative Mending: Beautiful Darning, Patching and Stitching Techniques (Over 300 color photos)
Mending your favorite fabric items—from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers—becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques—from embroidery and patching to darning and felting—that are just challenging enough for experienced menders.
Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs—some subtle, others making a statement.
She provides 13 techniques that show you how to: Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms And more!
The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully.
The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!
From the Publisher
What is "Darning" ?
Darning means mending. It is defined by repairing knitted material by interlacing yarn. In Creative Mending, Hikaru Noguchi shows how to purchase basic yarn and thread, and use these materials to do a variety of stitches, bringing new life to favorite, but worn garments. The idea is to repair, not replace. "Once you embark on darning, damage to clothing won’t be a source of stress; rather, with the prospect of mending, it will become something to look forward to," says Noguchi. "Befriending damage or wear will naturally create a change in your relationship with clothing and objects. I can’t tell you how much having a creative hand in the things that surround you sets one’s feelings straight."
Some Methods Shown:
Basket Darning
Palm Darning
Tambourine Darning
Camouflage Darning
Honeycomb Darning
And more!
From Simple to Advanced Techniques
A unique aspect about Creative Mending is that Noguchi details not only the tools and materials needed to start mending, but also potential substitutes that serve you equally well. For example, if you don't have a darning mushroom, Noguchi notes that you can use a ladle or mixing bowl, too.
With Mending, You Can:
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Bilingual edition (March 8, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 104 pages
ISBN-10 : 0804854742
ISBN-13 : 978-0804854740
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
Price: $16.99 - $13.59
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Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!
Mending your favorite fabric items—from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers—becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques—from embroidery and patching to darning and felting—that are just challenging enough for experienced menders.
Noguchi’s basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs—some subtle, others making a statement.
She provides 13 techniques that show you how to:
Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics
Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments
Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture
Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs
Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item
Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer
Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms
And more!
The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully.
The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!
From the Publisher
What is “Darning” ?
Darning means mending. It is defined by repairing knitted material by interlacing yarn. In Creative Mending, Hikaru Noguchi shows how to purchase basic yarn and thread, and use these materials to do a variety of stitches, bringing new life to favorite, but worn garments. The idea is to repair, not replace. “Once you embark on darning, damage to clothing won’t be a source of stress; rather, with the prospect of mending, it will become something to look forward to,” says Noguchi. “Befriending damage or wear will naturally create a change in your relationship with clothing and objects. I can’t tell you how much having a creative hand in the things that surround you sets one’s feelings straight.”
Some Methods Shown:
Basket Darning
Palm Darning
Tambourine Darning
Camouflage Darning
Honeycomb Darning
And more!
From Simple to Advanced Techniques
A unique aspect about Creative Mending is that Noguchi details not only the tools and materials needed to start mending, but also potential substitutes that serve you equally well. For example, if you don’t have a darning mushroom, Noguchi notes that you can use a ladle or mixing bowl, too.
With Mending, You Can:
Prolong the Life of Sentimental Items
Add Creative Patches and Color
Save Costs by Repairing, not Replacing
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Bilingual edition (March 8, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 104 pages
ISBN-10 : 0804854742
ISBN-13 : 978-0804854740
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s instructions easy to follow and the designs inspiring. They appreciate the clear photos and examples that provide a clear view of the details. The author encourages bold choices and obvious repairs, making it a relaxing, creative, and practical hobby.
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