The The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear

How to Sustainably Mend, Upcycle and Care for your Clothes
Author(s): The Great British Sewing Bee, Caroline Akselson
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Quadrille, United Kingdom
Imprint: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
ISBN-13: 9781837833085, 978-1837833085

Synopsis

Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear

This beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer.

Inside, youll find:



Key hand sewing stitches for repairs
Techniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded garments
Creative upcycling ideas to breathe new life into your clothes
Sustainable ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle fabric, and tips for laundering garments responsibly

Packed with practical advice and step-by-step illustrations, Repair and Re-wear is your go-to resource for loving your clothes more and sewing with purpose. Embrace the sustainable fashion movement and make a positive impact, one stitch at a time.