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Make, Sew and Mend : Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes

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Format Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10 164567486X
ISBN-13 9781645674863
Publisher Page Street Publishing Co.
Imprint Page Street Publishing Co.
Country of Manufacture CN
Country of Publication GB
Publication Date May 17th, 2022
Print length 200 Pages
Weight 558 grams
Dimensions 22.90 x 19.60 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification: Needlework & fabric crafts
Ksh 3,400.00
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Over 1 million subscribers return to Bernadette Banner's popular YouTube channel for Victorian and Edwardian garment profiles, reconstructions and history lessons. Make, Sew and Mend is infused with her charming, informative voice to teach readers how to use historically proven sewing techniques to hem skirts, patch holes and sew gussets to add space to garments. As people learn the environmental and economic toll of fast fashion, they are turning toward more sustainable fashion practices like mending. From running and herringbone stitches to basting, pleats and buttonholes, Bernadette breaks down techniques with step-by-step photos to show people with any level of sewing skill how to achieve the most lasting results for every stitch. Whether readers are looking build and maintain a vintage wardrobe or merely want to phase out fast fashion in favor of more sustainable practices, Bernadette has the basics covered for every kind of seamster.

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Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner.


Whether you are just getting started with sustainable fashion and need to alter your new secondhand finds, or you want an introduction to sewing techniques for making your own clothes, Bernadette Banner’s signature voice will guide you through all the traditional stitches and techniques you need to extend the life of your favorite pieces and take fashion into
your own hands!

From tips and tricks on choosing your materials and preparing your fabric for sewing to more complex techniques like mending small holes, adding pockets to garments, making your own buttons and beyond?this book has everything you need. Complete with step-by-step photos and insight into what alterations each sewing technique is best suited for, Bernadette walks you through every step of your sewing journey.
For added inspiration, this book also includes profiles on exciting voices in the historic sewing community and their perspectives on how taking fashion into their own hands has changed their lives for the better.

Make, Sew and Mend is the perfect foundation for beginner sewers to start making their fashion their own.


Get Make, Sew and Mend by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Page Street Publishing Co. and it has pages.

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