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The novel bookJoyful Mending : Visible Repairs for the Perfectly Imperfect Things We Loveby Noriko Misumi shows us practical and creative ways to give stained , torn , or moth - eaten garment a operable and charming new life . No need to convulse an otherwise hunky-dory sweater or scarf : repair and adorn them however you wish .
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FromJoyful Mendingby Noriko Misumi
Giving Favorite Clothes New Life
These images fromJoyful Mendingby Noriko Misumi are used with permission from Tuttle Publishing who also provided a critique transcript of the book . ruling are my own .
You ’ve in all likelihood hear footage of massive , tight bundle of honest-to-god textiles being charge into cargo ships container and send across the ocean . As if sending away our old shirt , socks , coat , and jeans ‘ over there ’ is somehow less wasteful than keep them here .
But no . Trendy ‘ profligate fashion ’ where this time of year ’s garment is next season ’s crank , the purpose of unrepairable fabrics , and the mislay art of mending , all contribute to this unbelievable world - wide trouble with material barren .
Years ago , around the same time that it became far more low-priced to buy a unexampled appliance instead of indemnify the erstwhile one ( if you could even get it repair ) , wear stores started brim over with cheaper , single - season garments and accessories : clobber that only lasts a few washes before lose its color or shape or stitches .
Joyful Mendingreintroduces the recede artistic creation of fix apparel — taking better quality clothes that have the potential to last a lifespan — and sterilise holes , stains , or tears to make them utile once again .
It ’s perfect for those of us search practical and originative ways to reduce our environmental footprint .
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The Eco-Friendly Art of Fixing Clothes
WithJoyful Mending , rip , golf hole , rub edges and stains become a pleasant challenge — a chance to change by reversal defect into feature so you may continue enjoying the apparel ( and toys , rugs , and accessories ) you bed .
Using basic sewing , darning , felting , and crocheting proficiency , as well as a fistful of simple-minded embroidery stitches , you’re able to repair and restore your pet belongings in a transformative way .
The joy to be found in exploit by hand , the artistry you find within yourself while giving new life to erstwhile things , and the satisfaction in doing more with less are at the bosom of this Quran . While nothing lasts constantly , there ’s pleasure as well as purpose in holding off impermanency for a little while longer .
need fancywork approximation ? Have at look at thesebotanical designs with wildflower , herbs , and more . They are just what ’s require for mend a plant lover ’s clothes .
If you have an interest in this sort of thing , get a copy of the account book to see the legion examples of wear restoration . It is inspiring . Your repairs can be as elusive or originative as you wish and it ’s so satisfying to keep that beloved garment going .
~Melissathe Empress of Dirt ♛
