{"product_id":"9780804854740","title":"Creative Mending","description":"Author: Hikaru Noguchi\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804854740\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Feb 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 104\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMend, rethink, transform, recreate!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMending your favorite fabric items-from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers-becomes a true art form in \u003ci\u003eCreative Mending\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoguchi'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe provides 13 techniques that show you how to:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse visible mending techniques for bold repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManeuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814074208414,"sku":"ADS-9780804854740","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804854740.jpg?v=1778334068","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804854740","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}