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Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your treasured clothing. Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It,will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repair to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear.

Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable. Learn to darn socks, sew on patches, hem trousers, and stop fraying with this ultimate immersive guide to mending for anyone who wants to have a more sustainable style.

Paperback 
Publication: 31 Jul 2025, Quadrille 
ISBN: 9781837833382

Extent: 144 pages

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Stitch It, Don't Ditch It: Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer by Mary V Morton & Jeanna Wigger

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      Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your treasured clothing. Stitch it, Don’t Ditch It,will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you’ll need, how to tackle different types of repair to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear.

      Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable. Learn to darn socks, sew on patches, hem trousers, and stop fraying with this ultimate immersive guide to mending for anyone who wants to have a more sustainable style.

      Paperback 
      Publication: 31 Jul 2025, Quadrille 
      ISBN: 9781837833382

      Extent: 144 pages

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