Discover the ultimate guide to mending and alterations with 'Mending & Alterations Made Simple' by Anna de Leo. This comprehensive manual, measuring 140 x 240 mm and packed with 192 pages, is specifically designed for DIY enthusiasts, beginners, and anyone looking to master basic clothing repairs. Whether you need to shorten pants, redo a seam, darn a hole, or adjust the sleeves of a shirt, this book simplifies the process with easy-to-follow instructions and practical photographs. Learn a variety of stitches by hand and machine, empowering you to tackle even advanced alterations with confidence. The included glossary of technical terms demystifies sewing jargon, making this resource invaluable for every aspiring tailor. With 'Mending & Alterations Made Simple', enjoy the satisfaction of making clothing repairs yourself, saving money, and extending the life of your garments. Ideal for both novice and experienced sewists, this book proves that mending can be both simple and rewarding. Order now for a skill-enhancing experience and take the first step towards sustainable fashion by mastering the art of mending. Enjoy combined shipping from our NZ-based store, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without unexpected import charges or customs duties, thanks to our local availability.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 140 x 240 mm
Pages: 192
Bind: paperback
Author: Anna de Leo Publisher: Promo Press
Publication Date: 13-03-2020

This manual provides all necessary knowledge for anyone who wants to acquire the basic skills for mending, altering and fixing clothes. The publication explains in an easy to understand and simple language the most usual clothing repairs, like shortening pants, a seam to be redone, darning a hole, shortening the sleeves of a shirt, etc. From learning to do stitches by hand to using the sewing machine, the author guides the reader throughout the process by simple texts and useful photographs proving that mending is easy. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms. With this DIY guide, the reader will be able to perform some alterations and mendings without the need of going to the professional tailor. It's a basic manual, but also contains some more complicated mendings that people with advanced skills can tackle.

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