The Art of Repair: Mindful mending: how to stitch old things to new life

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In this beautiful book, master repairer, Molly Martin, champions the value of slow and sustainable fashion and the psychological benefits that go with it
For Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favorite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.
In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft – from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.
This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Short Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178072442X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780724423
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 0.75 x 8.55 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #347,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #192 in Mixed Media (Books) #383 in Embroidery (Books) #560 in Mixed-Media Craft
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Customers find the book enjoyable and informative, with many saying it answered their questions.