Mending Life by Nina and Sonya Montenegro

Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a powerful act of restoration, both for our clothes and our relationship to the world. Beginners and Seasoned Sewers will find: Basic Mending Skills – how to thread a needle, how to tie knots, and basic stitches Sashiko – a striking Japanese hand-sewing technique for reinforcement and decoration Darning – plain weave, swiss weave, crocheted patch, knitted patch, and needle-felted patch Patching – the best three ways to patch holes how-to guide Mending Tutorials by Item – down jackets, shirt cuffs, and linen Other Common Repairs – snags, buttons, belt loops, leggings, pant pockets, and more Sewing Beyond Mending – hemming pants, taking garments in, and adding pocketsExtend the life of your favorite clothes and beloved household items with mending with this timeless and practical g