CONTENTS

How to use this eBook

Introduction

The lowdown on “fast fashion”

The Basics

Your basic sewing kit

Other equipment and useful supplies

Mend Your Clothes

Introduction

Using a sewing machine

Sewing on a button

Repairing a buttonhole

Inspiration: Contrasting buttons

Repairing a hem

Mending a hole from the top

Basic sashiko-style stitching

Inspiration: Visible mending

Patching a hole from behind

Darning a hole

Inspiration: Visible darning

Mending a tear

Mending a split seam

Zipper issues

Repairing collars and cuffs

Repairing visible topstitching

Inspiration: Visible stitching

Wear Your Clothes

Introduction

Shortening a hem

Lengthening a hem

Inspiration: Contrast bands, trims, and ruffles

Adding a simple patch pocket

Inspiration: Patch pockets

Refitting a garment at the seams

Refitting with waist-shaping darts

Making a garment larger

Removing sleeves

Adding elastic to hems and cuffs

Inspiration: Elasticized sleeves and trouser hems

Love Your Clothes

Introduction

Smart storage options

Laundry and ironing tips

Stains and how to remove them

Fabric dye transformations

Inspiration: Dyeing

Disguising a stain with embroidery

Inspiration: Using embroidery to cover stains

Further Resources

Acknowledgments and About the author

Copyright

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