The Art of Repair: Mindful Mending: How To Stitch Old Things to New Life
£16.99 per item
Guide to mindful mending, exploring slow, sustainable fashion and its psychological benefits.
The author’s engagement with repair began with reinforcing a well-worn pair of socks. She suggests that mending cherished items by hand is not merely a practical solution, but also offers a sense of personal fulfilment.
Accompanied by her own illustrations, this book introduces fundamental techniques, including piecing, patching and the Japanese art of sashiko (a form of decorative reinforcement stitching), and encourages a more considered relationship with contemporary throwaway culture.
Denise Lach has been involved in calligraphy and conceptual writing for the past thirty years. She teaches lettering design and screen printing at the Basel School of Design and regularly leads calligraphy courses and workshops in France and abroad, where she also exhibits her work.
25.9 x 23.7 x 2.77 cm
192 pages
