{"title":"Books On Mending","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mending-matters-by-katrina-rodabaugh","title":"Mending Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMending Matters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold--but draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExterior patches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterior patches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSlow stitches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarning and weaving\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition, this full-color book addresses the way mending leads to a more mindful relationship to fashion and to overall well-being. In essays that accompany each how-to chapter, Katrina Rodabaugh explores mending as a metaphor for appreciating our own naturally flawed selves, and she examines the ways in which mending teaches us new skills, self-reliance, and confidence, all gained from making things with our own hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatrina writes in her introduction, \"When we spend time patching, stitching, darning, or otherwise fixing torn fabrics, we ultimately deepen our understanding of quality, composition, and craftsmanship.\" Let her guide you as you repair your best-loved, most-worn clothing and learn lessons about your clothing and how it is made. It's a process that will provide unexpected rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, think twice before throwing away those well-worn jeans or your favorite sweater. Learn new skills that will allow you to keep them with you for years as a reminder of your time together and the experiences you've shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, 224 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober 16, 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhysical Info: 1.0\" H x 9.1\" L x 7.2\" W (2.05 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PortFiber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292497604856,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1938\/8137\/files\/ScreenShot2023-12-27at5.13.03PM.png?v=1703715596"},{"product_id":"make-and-mend","title":"Make and Mend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e, Make and Mend \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintroduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMake and Mend\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag. Touching on the concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design, this easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned maker and total beginner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover, 160 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJESSICA MARQUEZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, photographer, teacher, content creator, and full-time creative maker behind the handmade shop Miniature Rhino. Jessica's work has been featured in dozens of print publications and countless blogs including \u003ci\u003eStyle Me Pretty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDesign*Sponge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eApartment Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRefinery29\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PortFiber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977852371192,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1938\/8137\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-11at6.58.10PM.png?v=1770854434"}],"url":"https:\/\/portfiber.com\/collections\/books-on-mending.oembed","provider":"PortFiber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}