Books by Hikaru Noguchi

As mending clothes becomes more popular in relation to the upsurge in environmentally sustainable fashion practices, Hikaru Noguchi's cult darning guide arrives in its first ever UK edition, making the basic techniques easy to grasp for crafters and non-crafters.

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!Mending your favorite fabric itemsfrom jeans to sweaters to sofa coversbecomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniquesfrom embroidery and patching to darning and feltingthat are just challenging enough for experienced menders.Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairssome subtle, others making a statement.She provides 13 techniques that show you how to:Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabricsUse yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garmentsMake understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or textureUse visible mending techniques for bold repairsDarn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired itemMatch your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearerManeuver through tricky places like inseams and underarmsAnd more!The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully.The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!