Beyond Darning

A collection of ideas and instructions for applying visible mending to accessories and other beautiful items. Preserve precious fragments to make brooches, pins and accessories. This beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book Darning Brooches by Hikaru Noguchi. With over 26 embroidery stitches and darning techniques, how-to basics as well as inspirational ideas for seasoned stitchers, this is the only darning book you will ever need. Filled with inspirational images of her work, this is the perfect guide for those interested in preserving their garments and fabrics with mending techniques. The invention of the Darning Brooch allows you to give new life to precious fabric fragments you can't bear to part with by creating accessories that you can keep, gift or wear. Use the fabric and thread you have at home to make these beautiful pieces, each one of which will be unique to you. Inspirational ideas for sewing your own souvenirs All the basic darning stitches are included for beginners with step-by-step photographs, so you can mend your clothes and save them from landfill, as well as preserving memories by turning your fragments into mementoes

• Pages: 96
• Publish Date: 7/15/26
• Softcover