{"product_id":"beyond-darning-creative-mending-techniques","title":"Beyond Darning: Creative Mending Techniques","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hikaru's previous books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The pictures, diagrams and profiles are so inspiring. Mending clothes is an act of looking after yourself and others. It's essential work that Hikaru does with grace and beauty.\"--Celia Pym, shortlisted for the Women's Hour Craft Prize, author of \u003ci\u003eOn Mending\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Colourful photography combined with an easily understood visual guide brings this wonderful book to life!.\"--Sanae Kido: Textile Surgery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As the environmental impacts of overconsumption become ever more apparent, repair emerges as a powerful political act. This comprehensive compendium provides both instruction and inspiration and is sure to make every reader look at their wardrobe in a whole new light. .\"--Dr Amy Twigger Holroyd, Associate Professor of Fashion and Sustainability, Nottingham Trent University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I've mended things since I learned to sew as a child, and thought I knew my stuff. Everything changed when Hikaru invited me to Japan to host a darning workshop alongside the launch of her book. The school of Hikaru teaches that techniques of mending are never ending. We love to mend because we don't want things to end, but as menders we continue to have new beginnings, just like the garments do. We are continually free to find new ways of doing things..\"--Rachael Matthews, Textile Artist and author of \u003ci\u003eRag Manifesto.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\"Hikaru Noguchi has a wonderful and considered approach to visible mending. In her book \u003ci\u003eDarning\u003c\/i\u003e she explains in great detail how to use a variety of darning and appliqué techniques, what materials are suitable, and step-by-step instructions. Last but not least, all techniques are accompanied by beautiful pictures for plenty of inspiration to do your own repairs..\"--Tom van Deijnen (Tom of Holland).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview for the Japanese edition: .\"Full of wonderful ideas! The book is rich in design and is fun just to look at. The instructions for stitching are clearly explained with photos, so you can use it not only for making brooches but also for darning..\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tContents - Tools used in darning and brooch making - Recommended types of thread and needles for Darning Brooches - Fabrics used in Darning Brooch making Part1: Basics of Darning - The basics of starting and finishing stitches - How to use a darning mushroom - How to using an embroidery hoop - Cutting clothes to make fabric - Various darning techniques and stitches like running stitch, darning, seed stitch, and more Part2: Making the Brooch - Soft Brooch making - Mille-feuille Brooch making - How to attach fringes - How to make tassels - How to attach brooch pins - Different types of pins - Finishing techniques for different kinds of brooches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor \n\u003cb\u003eHikaru Noguchi \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the leading designers and creators of darned fabrics and spear-headed the recent revival in darning. She moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles and after completing her studies at Middlesex University she developed new and innovative textiles with designers including Tom Dixon, Top Shop and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York and many others. Hikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her work is sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York and Tokyo. Other publications include Darning: Repair, make, mend, Creative Mending and Made in France: Knitting.. @hikaru_noguchi_design\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA collection of ideas and instructions for applying visible mending to accessories and other beautiful items. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserve precious fragments to make brooches, pins and accessories. This beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book \u003ci\u003eDarning Brooches\u003c\/i\u003e by Hikaru Noguchi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 26 embroidery stitches and darning techniques, \u003cbr\u003ehow-to basics as well as inspirational ideas for seasoned stitchers, \u003cbr\u003ethis is the only darning book you will ever need.\u003cbr\u003eFilled with inspirational images of her work, this is the perfect guide for those interested in preserving their garments and fabrics with mending techniques. The invention of the Darning Brooch allows you to give new life to precious fabric fragments you can't bear to part with by creating accessories that you can keep, gift or wear. Use the fabric and thread you have at home to make these beautiful pieces, each one of which will be unique to you. \u003cbr\u003eInspirational ideas for sewing your own souvenirs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the basic darning stitches are included for beginners with step-by-step photographs, so you can mend your clothes and save them from landfill, as well as preserving memories by turning your fragments into mementoes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Noguchi, Hikaru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quickthorn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2026-05-05\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Sewing|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fiber Arts \u0026amp; Textiles|Self-Help \/ Fashion \u0026amp; Style|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Fashion|Art \/ Techniques \/ Textiles \u0026amp; Weaving|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Embroidery|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Upcycling \u0026amp; Repurposing|Design \/ Fashion \u0026amp; Accessories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Clothing and dress|Repairing|Embroidery|Needlework|Stitches (Sewing)|Brooches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781739316044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781739316044\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quickthorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034146103577,"sku":"SP-9781739316044","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781739316044_spiral.png?v=1787294747","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/beyond-darning-creative-mending-techniques","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}