Cover art for Stitch It, Don't Ditch It
Published
Quadrille, August 2025
ISBN
9781837833382
Format
Softcover, 144 pages
Dimensions
21cm × 16cm

Stitch It, Don't Ditch It Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer

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Mastering the art of mending just requires a few simple hand-sewing techniques which can extend the life of your wardrobe and your favourite clothing.

Stitch it, Don't Ditch It, will guide you through the fundamentals of mending, from the kit you'll need, how to tackle different types of repairs to the core skills covering the common mends that will help you fix 90% of your clothes. Aimed at those with limited or no sewing skills, this book provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, including how to thread a needle, replace a button, back stitch a torn seam, rescue ladders and snags in knitwear.

Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger shows readers how to choose the appropriate technique for your repair, fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments, making this the ultimate guide to those who want to be less wasteful and more sustainable.

Learn to darn socks, sew on patches, hem trousers, and stop fraying with this ultimate immersive guide to mending for anyone who wants to have a more sustainable style.

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