Covering 12 core techniques, 10 key stitches and 3 projects, explore why we should mend and how to mend a variety of different fabrics using this book. Demystifying the mending techniques through a directory of stitches and clear step-by-steps, from repairing to reusing and renewing...

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.

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...

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...

Are you tired of wearing clothes that fall apart after one wash? Or struggling to find second hand clothing that fits? Then Annie Phillips has the solution as not only is mending and altering a better option for our environment, but you'll also be saving a pretty penny in the long run. ...

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...

Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing. Discover how to read a pattern, use a sewing machine, and sew basic stitches, seams, and hems. Explore how to put those skills to use to create, personalize, upcycle, and...

Feel the benefits of sewing by hand for your wellbeing and for the planet with these mindful and sustainable makes. Hand sewing is a great way to practise mindfulness through craft. Laura Strutt has designed these 35 projects specially to develop your hand-sewing skills, but...

A technique-led guide to creating clothes and homeware, using fabric scraps from other projects, discarded home textiles, and used clothing. Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own, plus ways to...

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 explores sewing on two levels: First, it includes more than 20 hands-on projects that showcase current trends in visible mending that are edgy, modern, and bold-but draw on traditional stitching. It does all this through just four very simple mending techniques: exterior...

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...

Give old furniture a new lease of life, save money and help the planet with this beautifully illustrated guide to upcycling. Renovating tired old furniture can make it look as good as new - or even better! It can be a cost-effective and more sustainable solution than buying...

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! This authoritative DIY guide will show you everything...

Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard's beloved classes sold-out success...