Repair your favorite garments and textiles, from jeans and sweaters to sofa covers. With inspiration and guidance from Creative Mending, repairs can become art! Designer and repair expert Hikaru Noguchi demonstrates 13 techniques, from embroidery and patching to darning and felting. You can learn creative repairs with yarn, embroidery floss, ribbon, and fabric, and tailor the repairs to suit the fabric of the garment, the damage, and its use, even in difficult areas like side seams and underarms. This book is great for both beginners and more experienced repairers looking for a challenge and inspiration.
About the author
Hikaru Noguchi moved to England from Japan in 1989 and has developed innovative textiles for designers and stores worldwide, including Tom Dixon, Topshop, and Paul Smith. She has exhibited internationally and sells her work in London, Paris, New York, and Tokyo. Follow her on instagram.com/hikaru_noguchi_design and check out her shop at https://hikarunoguchi.shop/ Release year: 2022, Page count: 104, Format: 191 x 245 mm, Hardback