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Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Repair Revolution chronicles the rise of repair cafes: non-profit, volunteer organizations devoted to repairing electronics and household items for free. After outlining the philosophy of repair cafes, the book discusses practical details such as online repair resources, fixes for common product malfunctions, and tips for founding new repair cafes"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair-hello, visible mending-and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced...
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When your favorite cup is broken, kitsugi can bring new life. Instead of lamenting the breakage embrace and love the opportunity to create something new and beautiful through mending. This is the appeal of kintsugi. Kintsugi is the mindful Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics and glassware by appreciating the cracks and chips as design elements--bringing new life to cherished items. Kintsugi:The Wabi Sabi Art of Japanese Ceramic Repair shares...
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Dont hide that patch, make it a bold, beautiful embellishment! Repair holes with bright thread and a creative darning stitch; revive a stained shirt with fun embroidery! In Mend It Better, popular craft blogger Kristin M. Roach puts a new spin on mending by adapting traditional techniques for todays crafty sewers. With detailed photography to show each step, she teaches a wide range of patching, darning, and repair stitches using both hand and machine...
Author
Publisher
Quadrille Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"We all have that favorite pair of jeans— no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending. In Visible Mending, Arounna explores why we should mend, and how to mend a variety of different fabrics. Work through the illustrated step-by-step instructions that will demystify mending techniques and discover...
8) Liar!
Author
Language
English
Description
"Even though Luna and her brother Cullen seem like complete opposites, they're identical in two ways: they'll never let injustice stand and they always have each other's back. Beloved storyteller Fern Michaels blends mystery, drama and a touch of romancefor the third in her bestselling Lost & Found series, as the siblings set out to unravel a cold case connected to a mysterious armoire"--
Luna Bodman always looks forward to a new shipment of furniture...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Featuring more than 500 step-by-step instructions, photographs and detailed drawings, this must-have DIY guide, which has been newly updated and redesigned, gives you all the information you need for simple repairs all the way to full restorations.
Author
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash— but didn't know how— the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ('gold repair') offers the perfect solution! A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based on the...
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Whether it's repairing tears and holes, adjusting the fit of a garment such as increasing the length of the body or sleeves, or completely restyling a piece of clothing into something altogether more exciting, these innovative crochet ideas will keep more garments out of landfill and bring them back to life as your new wardrobe faves.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Mending Matters explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and boldbut draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: exterior patches, interior patches, slow stitches, darning, and weaving. In addition, the book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and...
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