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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...

Alice Fox, artist and author of Natural Processes in Textile Art, works with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. In this new book, she encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and...

Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes. Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment. If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and...

Re-wild your art practice, by transforming foraged and found materials into vibrant, sustainable drawing media, from richly pigmented pastels and smoke-black charcoal to deep, lightfast inks. 'If you love culture, but know in your bones you are also part of nature, like me, you'll...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 50,000 COPIES SOLD Learn the historically proven stitches every seamster needs with beloved historical fashion YouTuber Bernadette Banner. Whether you are just getting started with...

Brighten up your home with 12 inspiring modern crochet projects from popular crafter Lucy Djevdet (@craftingbylucy). Featuring fresh designs and contemporary textures, this book contains design-led, sustainable projects that will help you 'make do' rather than 'buy new'. ...

We all have that favourite pair of jeans or even lucky socks that we treasure, no matter how baggy or worn they might become. In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending.  

A celebration of the rich heritage of fiber art and its connection to modern makers. "Loads of inspiration." --Booklist Discover the artistry and history behind 14 traditional textile techniques in this richly illustrated, deeply researched guide for fiber enthusiasts...

Join the conscious fashion movement with this creative guide to upcycling, repairing, and reinventing clothes. Featuring 26 approachable, low-cost projects--from patchwork and embroidery to appliqué and Boro stitching--you'll learn how to transform everyday garments into unique, wearable art. With...

Sew the Clothes of Your Childhood Dreams Customize your closet with 12 patterns meant to show off the bold prints of vintage bedsheets--so you can be sustainable and fashionable while tapping into your inner child! Designer Kelsey Swarthout of @ropedropdesign is an expert in creating classic...

Discover the slow, quiet joy of sewing clothes by hand in this one-of-kind guide.  Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, this hand-sewing course-in-a-book shows you how to create nine wardrobe staples, including a t-shirt, button-up, and jeans,...

Slow fashion expert Katrina Rodabaugh, bestselling author of Mending Matters, teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe Slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh follows her bestselling book,...

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly? With so many style...

The complete beginner's guide to fashion illustration from one of Japan's leading designers! This fascinating guide for budding fashion designers and illustrators shows you how to draw human figures accurately with a full range of fabrics, garments and accessories. It...

Easy home tie-dyeing techniques with a Japanese twist! If you love the simple blue-on-white beauty of Shibori and want to learn some new dyeing techniques, this book is for you! Easy Shibori Tie Dye Techniques starts with the essentials of the dye vat, takes you step-by...