Mend & Make Fabulous: Stylish Solutions to Give Your Clothes a New Lease of Life

Give your clothes a new lease on life!

Showing how to take classic mending techniques one step further to add personality and style to clothes, "Mend & Make Fabulous" is a uniquely comprehensive resource that combines visual inspiration with practical advice for the fashion-conscious sewer. The ability to repair and restore clothes is priceless, and "Mend & Make Fabulous" provides a comprehensive guide to all the classic mending techniques and then some: holes and tears; ripped or frayed seams; discoloration, stains, or fading; broken snaps and closures; and so much more.

This book also shows you how to add some creativity to mending--fixing holes with studs or applique; hiding discolorations by dip-dyeing; concealing frayed hems by adding cuffs or trim that will make clothes even more fabulous than they were the first time around. "Mend & Make Fabulous" offers a detailed or consolidated resource on all the mending techniques you need in order to work with all types of clothing mishaps."