Repair Café

Inspiration to repair and mend.

Repair Café 29 June from 11-2:00 pm at Ferndale Hall, New Plymouth.

Updated May 21, 2025
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How to repair everything : a green guide to fixing stuff
Harper, Nick
Paper Book
With advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say 'No' to our disposable society and make a real difference. Not everything has built-in obsolescence - as this fantastically handy guide to fixing...
Kantha: sustainable textiles and mindful making / Ekta Kaul
Paper Book
A beautiful book on the tradition of kantha, a Bengali embroidery technique with a rich heritage rooted in storytelling and upcycling, with inspiration and techniques for contemporary makers. The word 'kantha' refers to both the style of running stitch, as well as the finished...
Silversmith's secrets : techniques to repair, restore and transform treasured items
West, Brenton
Paper Book
Award-winning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items. Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items - whether for...
DIY Camper and RV Reno: Restoring and Designing Vintage, Retro, and Classic Trailers and RVs with Nailgun Nelly
Payne, Janelle.
Paper Book
Whether you're shopping for or already fixing up that RV or camper, DIY Camper and RV Reno hands you the expert knowledge and how-to projects that will take your experience from good to great.
Auto repair and maintenance for beginners
Stribling, Dave
Paper Book
Your one-stop resource for basic car care and repair. Working on your vehicle can be intimidating with the complicated engines, sophisticated electrical systems and other high-tech components, but with this helpful guide by your side, you learn to fine-tune and identify common...
Creative mending : beautiful darning, patching and stitching techniques
Noguchi, Hikaru
Paper Book
Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and...
A beginner's guide to kintsugi : the Japanese art of repairing pottery and glass
Hori, Michihiro
Paper Book
**Named a "Best of Ceramic Books" by Book Riot** Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it...
Resourceful living : revamp your home with key pieces, vintage finds and creative repurposing
Dawson, Lisa
Paper Book
Revamping and restyling your home on a budget and without waste It's often thought that restyling your space comes with a hefty price tag and unavoidable waste. But in Resourceful Living, award-winning interiors blogger Lisa Dawson shows how with a little...
Sew eco-friendly : 25 reusable projects for sustainable sewing
Shore, Debbie (Writer on sewing)
Paper Book
Sew 25 planet-saving projects to help reduce waste It's never been more important to be mindful of what we consume. This book will help you to make 25 small but meaningful life swaps to help reduce waste. For example, trade in your disposable face wipes and replace them with...
Sashiko for making & mending
Iiduka, Saki
Paper Book
Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery! Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look...
Make, sew and mend : traditional techniques to sustainably maintain and refashion your clothes
Banner, Bernadette
Paper Book
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...
Mend it, wear it, love it! : stitch your way to a sustainable wardrobe
Edwards, Zoe (Dressmaker)
Paper Book
A practical tool kit for mending and upcycling your wardrobe. It's "sew" simple to give your wardrobe an eco-chic edge! With fast fixes and clever techniques, this accessible, fully illustrated sewing book has everything you need to mend, customize and care for your clothes. ...
Mend! : a refashioning manual and manifesto
Sekules, Kate
Paper Book
Sharp and incredibly timely, Mend! is a push for a slow fashion revolution in which we stop to think critically about what we buy, where it comes from, who makes it, and what it is doing to the environment, and is simultaneously a fun, crafty manual that will inspire readers to roll up their...
Sew step by step : how to use your sewing machine to make, mend, and customize
Smith, Alison
Paper Book
Make, mend, and customise your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing. A sewing book for beginners that's actually helpful. It's love at first stitch! This highly photographic, easy-to-use guide to machine...
Joyful mending : visible repairs for the perfectly imperfect things we love!
Misumi, Noriko
Paper Book
Joyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features. Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery...
Mending matters : stitch, patch, and repair your favorite denim & more
Rodabaugh, Katrina
Paper Book
Join the Slow Fashion movement and make mending your jeans and other garments an artful, joyful, and empowering act of sustainability and renewal, for both you and your favorite clothes with award-winning crafter KatrinaRodabaugh's Mending Matters.
DIY home repairs : 100 fix-it-yourself projects
Beeny, Sarah
Paper Book
Everyday projects that will make any home as good as new * An easy-to-use home improvement guide for homeowners of every skill level * Features detailed instructions and illustrations for 100 common home repairs from fixing a dripping faucet to wall mounting a TV * Author...
Every tool's a hammer : life is what you make it
Savage, Adam
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An imperative how-to for creativity." --Nick Offerman Adam Savage--star of Discovery Channel's Mythbusters and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech--shares his golden rules of creativity, from...
Ultimate guide to furniture repair & refinishing : restore, rebuild, and renew wooden furniture
Hingley, Brian D.
Paper Book
Whether you've received a beloved family heirloom that needs fixing up or want to repair and renovate bargain furniture, this Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair & Refinishing is packed with detailed information to help you get the job done right! With more than 500 color step-by-step...
Rescue, restore, redecorate : Amy Howard's guide to refinishing furniture and accessories
Howard, Amy
Paper Book
Welcome to Amy Howard's Rescue Restore Redecorate lifestyle! Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture...

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