Visible Mending

Nearly everyone owns a pair of jeans they cannot part with, however faded or stretched they have become. Visible Mending invites readers to pick up a needle and bring back the lost craft of repairing clothes, a practice that pushes back against disposable clothing and the rapid turnover of cheap fashion.

Arounna Khounnoraj explains the reasons for mending and shows how to repair a range of fabrics. Clear, illustrated steps walk readers through each technique, showing how simple repairs can give worn garments a crisp, contemporary character. The book includes hands-on projects covering patching denim, embroidering over holes, dyeing away stains and the Japanese stitching tradition of sashiko.

The book suits anyone who wants to get more use from their clothes, waste less and make sustainable choices, while adding a personal stamp to the things they wear.