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  • Non-fiction
  • 2025

Stitch it, don't ditch it

simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer

Mary V. Morton

Jeanna Wigger, Suzie London, Lena Yokoyama

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Learn to mend so you can repair 90% of your clothes. 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.

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On loan until: 04/Sep/25 Calvin Park Branch Non 646.6 Mor
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Title Statement Stitch it, don't ditch it: simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer / Mary V Morton & Jeanna Wigger ; illustrations by Suzie London & Lena Yokoyama.
Alternative Title(s) Stitch it, do not ditch it
Author Morton, Mary V
Additional Contributors Wigger, Jeanna
London, Suzie
Yokoyama, Lena
Publication London: Quadrille,2025.
Extent of Item 144 pages
ISBN 9781837833382 (trade paperback)
Other Number pr07938093
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Summary Learn to mend so you can repair 90% of your clothes. 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.
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By Topic Clothing and dress--Repairing
Needlework
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