Give your favorite clothes a second life with Fix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning, a cheerful, illustrated guide by Raleigh Briggs, author and illustrator of the bestselling Make Your Place and Make It Last.
Whether you're dealing with a broken zipper, a fallen hem, a missing button, or a hole in your favorite jeans, this practical handbook shows you how to repair and restore your wardrobe with confidence. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, friendly illustrations, and accessible techniques, it makes clothing repair approachable for beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts alike.
Learn how to stock your sewing kit, master essential knots and stitches, mend seams, patch and darn holes, replace buttons, hem garments, repair zippers, and care for materials such as canvas, leather, and nylon. With plenty of useful tips and encouraging guidance, Raleigh Briggs makes learning to mend both fun and rewarding.
More than just a sewing guide, this book celebrates sustainable living, creative resourcefulness, and the satisfaction of making things last. Save money, reduce textile waste, and rethink fast fashion by repairing what you already own instead of automatically buying new.
Published by Microcosm, this paperback is an ideal resource for DIY lovers, thrifty shoppers, eco-conscious readers, and anyone who wants to build practical mending ski
