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Wear, repair, repurpose : a maker's guide to mending and upcycling clothes / Lily Fulop.

By: Fulop, Lily [author.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : The Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company, Independent Publishers since 1923, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: 156 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781682684344 (paperback).Subject(s): Clothing and dress -- Remaking | Clothing and dress -- Repairing | Clothing and dress -- Alteration | Textile waste -- RecyclingDDC classification: 646.4
Contents:
Tools and techniques -- Mending projects -- Upcycling projects.
Summary: "Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair-hello, visible mending-and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their closets, make the most of thrift store finds, and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques, and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to: Darn socks Hem pants Embroider over stains Crochet and braid rugs For anyone who cares about reducing fashion waste but doesn't want to sacrifice style, this is the immersive guide you need"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Notes Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 646.4 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Cork Module - MGMT8057 Core reading. 00218982
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In with the old, out with the new--reclaiming your closet and reducing fashion waste starts here.

Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Lily Fulop's guide to mending and upcycling is your colorful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favorite clothes.

Fulop's vibrant step-by-step illustrations make mending easier than every, demystifying techniques and displaying unique ways to show off your personality. And when your mending possibilities run out, she has simple yet striking solutions to repurpose fabric, including braided rugs, crocheted pillows, and more. Say hello to sustainable inspiration.

Includes index.

Tools and techniques -- Mending projects -- Upcycling projects.

"Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair-hello, visible mending-and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their closets, make the most of thrift store finds, and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques, and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to: Darn socks Hem pants Embroider over stains Crochet and braid rugs For anyone who cares about reducing fashion waste but doesn't want to sacrifice style, this is the immersive guide you need"-- Provided by publisher.

MTU CORK Module MGMT 8057 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction (p. 9)
  • My Story (p. 9)
  • Fashion Sustainability (p. 13)
  • Donating vs. Recycling (p. 15)
  • Mindful Mending and Making (p. 18)
  • Tools and Techniques (p. 21)
  • Overview of Techniques (p. 23)
  • Materials You May Need (p. 26)
  • Understand Your Fabric (p. 27)
  • Basic Sewing Skills (p. 29)
  • Mending Projects (p. 39)
  • Repairing a Seam (p. 40)
  • Visible Whipstitch Seam (p. 40)
  • Invisible Backstitch Seam (p. 42)
  • Taking in a Seam (p. 45)
  • Hemming (p. 46)
  • Sewing a Button (p. 53)
  • Sewing a Hook and Eye Clasp (p. 56)
  • Embroidery over Stains or Small Holes (p. 58)
  • Patching Holes (p. 62)
  • Basic (p. 62)
  • Sashiko (p. 69)
  • Darning (p. 76)
  • Swiss Darning (p. 83)
  • Tracing Existing Stitches (p. 84)
  • Swiss Darning a Hole (p. 85)
  • Upcycling Projects (p. 87)
  • T-Shirt Yarn (p. 90)
  • Pom-Pom (p. 94)
  • Tassel (p. 98)
  • Braided Rag Rug (p. 102)
  • Latch Hooking (p. 106)
  • Pillow Cover (p. 113)
  • Wall Hanging (p. 114)
  • Rug (p. 115)
  • Knit/Crochet (p. 116)
  • Pillow Cover (p. 116)
  • Bag (p. 120)
  • Crochet Rag Rug (p. 122)
  • Appliqué (p. 126)
  • Decorative Strawberry Patch (p. 133)
  • Crazy Quilting (p. 137)
  • Pillow Cover (p. 141)
  • An Actual Quilt (p. 144)
  • Wall Hanging (p. 145)
  • One Last Thing (p. 147)
  • What to do When ... (p. 149)
  • Acknowledgments (p. 151)
  • Notes (p. 153)
  • Index of Projects and Skills (p. 155)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Lily Fulop celebrates all things mending on Instagram @mindful_mending. A multidisciplinary designer, she has been recognized by Design*Sponge and Graphic Design USA . She is a designer at Refinery29 and lives in Brooklyn, New York.