This book by Hikaru Noguchi focuses solely on darning, but in return, you get an exciting in-depth look at the technique, with instructions for many different darning methods, various uses of materials, and darning on different fabrics. The book shows how such a fundamental technique can be used in many different ways to achieve various effects. If you enjoy handicrafts and working closely with materials, this is a beautiful and inspiring book that elevates darning to a new level.
From the inside cover:
"Making empowers us to be more self-sufficient and take control over the way we consume. We are constantly being pressured to buy more, to waste more and to spend more, putting increasing strain on our resources, our planet and our pockets. Making teaches us to value objects and materials and gives us practical skills to repair the things we love and create the things we need from materials immediately available to us.
Making something with your own hands is a reflective process, it encourages you to slow down when the pace of life feels to fast, to be patient and to learn that good things don't happen immediately. There is a huge joy in making, to create something that is unique - tangible evidence of your time and labour.
About the author:
Hikaru Noguchi is a knitwear designer. After graduating from Musashino Art University in Tokyo, she studied textile design at Middlesex University in England. She has released design collections for the past 25 years, based in Tokyo, and in recent years has specialized in darning through workshops and classes worldwide.
Publication year: 2018 (this edition 2019)
95 pages