4.8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
What a great book! I have a major soft spot for upcycling and reviving items.
So why this book? Many of us can identify with a time where we felt worn out, broken, or no longer needed. But I believe that everyone and everything has a place and a purpose, and that with a little mending or molding, we can realign to serve our purpose. We may not all be visionaries that can clearly see how to go about mending or healing, but there is always someone else that can help teach us. We all have the ability to mend and heal ourselves, all we have to do is believe, and set our intentions. There is something so beautiful in the resurrection of life & upcycling.
The Review:
The author does a good job of helping you navigate basic fabrics, needles, and various approaches to mending different types of clothes without a sewing machine.
📈 I love the chart included that gives recommendations based on clothing type - everything from socks to coats. She also offers step-by-step stitching tutorials with images.
🧵 The methods she covers are: patching, Sashiko (the Japanese art form of bringing new life to fabric, similar to Kintsugi), darning and more. These methods are such a unique statement of your own personality, but even more, they are charged with love. Taking the time to revive the old has so much beauty and heart.
💖 As a fan of buying 2nd hand, these methods will help expand my options as I can now feel confident in buying the more “loved” items and customizing them for myself. I’m excited to test some of these methods out!
Thanks to NetGalley, Chronicle Books, and Skye Pennant for providing me with a complimentary ARC to review!
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