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The Basics
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Mend it, Wear it, Love it!
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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
Invisible-hem method
Visible-hem method
Mending a hole from the top
Basic sashiko-style stitching
Inspiration: Visible mending
Patching a hole from behind
Patching robust garments
No-sew method
Stitching for strength
Darning a hole
Inspiration: Visible darning
Mending a tear
Robust repair
Less-visible repair
Mending a split seam
Repair from the top
Repair from the inside
Repair and reinforcement
Zipper issues
Repairing visible topstitching
Inspiration: Visible stitching
Wear Your Clothes
Introduction
Shortening a hem
Lengthening a hem
Adding a contrast band
Creating a ruffle
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
For woven garments
For knit/jersey garments
Adding elastic to hems and cuffs
Super-speedy method
Creating a channel
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
A simple flower motif
Flying bug or bee motif
Inspiration: Using embroidery to cover stains
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