Well Worn

Visible mending for the clothes you love

Author: Skye Pennant

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A comprehensive bible of visible mending tips and tricks to give your well-worn garments a new lease of life and curate a sustainable wardrobe.

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Summary

A comprehensive bible of visible mending tips and tricks to give your well-worn garments a new lease of life and curate a sustainable wardrobe.

Description

Well Worn is the perfect book both for stitching pros and for those who have never picked up a needle and thread before. The sustainable darning and sashiko techniques taught in this book fight against perfectionism as well as fast fashion.

Begin by getting to grips with core mending skills, with a handy introductory compendium of visible mending techniques. Then, move on to convenient garment-led chapters, from socks to jeans, and from knitwear to stretch fabric, each with a wide variety of ideas and advice for approaching whatever piece of clothing you wish to revive.

Whether you're interested in fostering a more sustainable lifestyle, saving money by avoiding fast fashion, or simply engaging with a new creative outlet, this book is an accessible introduction for anyone looking to explore visible mending and revolutionise their wardrobe.

Including advice for mending:

- Jeans

- Jumpers & Knitwear

- Shirts

- T-Shirts

- Leggings

- Socks

- Jackets

- Delicate fabrics

About the Author

Skye Pennant is a textile artist and repair specialist living in Frome, Somerset. She has a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design Enterprise and in recent years has established Slow Stitch Club, an initiative based around celebrating and educating people about the joys of visible mending. Find more of her work on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @slowstitchclub