Creative Mending

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Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending . 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.Noguchi'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.She provides 13 techniques that show you how The 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.The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!