Creative Mending

“Noguchi provides plentiful examples along the way, and offers several projects to put the techniques to work; readers will learn how to cover up stains on a dress, make damaged hems beautiful, and repair torn denim pockets. Noguchi has a gentle touch that prioritizes fun over perfection, and her appreciation for her craft is motivating: it’s important to “feel compassion” for a worn-down item, she writes, and “befriending damage or wear will naturally create a change in your relationship with clothing and objects.” Readers looking to get more miles out of their wardrobe should give this a look.” — Publishers Weekly“Detailed technical instructions combine with sentiments about the mindfulness, healing benefits, and personal satisfaction that can be derived from mending. Whether one wants a restorative craft activity or to extend the life of a treasured shirt, this motivational book will have you reaching for your sewing basket and dusting off that darning egg in no time.” —Foreword Magazine“A unique and exceptionally impressive instructional guide and how-to manual, Creative Mending: Beautiful Darning, Patching and Stitching Techniques is thoroughly needlecrafter-friendly in presentation. An inspiring compendium of ideas and DIY possibilities for even the most novice of needlecrafters, Creative Mending is an especially recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library Needlecraft and Fashion collections.” —Midwest Book Review

Hikaru Noguchi is a knitted textile designer. Her passion for fabric has led her to become one of the world’s leading experts in darning, with the aim to creatively fix rather than discard. Her darning books, including Darning: Repair, Make, Mend are popular all around the globe, and her textiles have been widely exhibited and are sold in boutiques worldwide.