The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear : How to Sustainably Mend, Upcycle and Care for your Clothes - The Great British Sewing Bee
The Great British Sewing Bee
£17.99
- Pages · 144 pages, Full-colour Photography and Illustrations
- Publication Date · 27/08/2026
- Genre · Needlework & fabric crafts
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Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear This beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer. Inside, you'll find:Key hand sewing stitches for repairsTechniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded garmentsCreative upcycling ideas to breathe new life into your clothesSustainable ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle fabric, and tips for laundering garments responsiblyPacked with practical advice and step-by-step illustrations, Repair and Re-wear is your go-to resource for loving your clothes more and sewing with purpose. Embrace the sustainable fashion movement and make a positive impact, one stitch at a time.
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