Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh. Mending clothes to extend their use isn't anything new, but the trend of visible and creative mending is gaining popularity as we all try to reduce, reuse, and recycle. And I'm sure we all have that favorite pair of jeans, or that well worn and loved cardigan that has seen better days. Time to get out a patch, needle and thread and give those favorite items new life and get a few more years of wear out of them. In this book Rodabaugh gives lessons on mending, stitch techniques, and inspiration to mending clothing in creative ways. Included are patterns for using old jeans fabric for a tote bag and a folded pouch bag, a linen shawl out of an old shirt, and a cozy cowl. So dig out those ripped jeans and torn or stained shirts, and try your hand at creative mending.

hardcover, 221 pages