The Mending Directory: 50 Modern Stitch Patterns for Visible Repairs (Paperback or Softback)

This mending directory includes an envelope of reusable iron-on transfers!

Repair your well-loved clothes beautifully:

• Over 50 modern stitch patterns in a variety of styles, from geometric grid-based designs to looser nature-inspired patterns
• Make stylish repairs with sashiko mending designs that are visible and trendy
• Save money and practice sustainable fashion instead of buying new again and again
• Iron-on templates for applying to fabric patches are included and reusable
• For any skill level, with mending patterns organized from beginner to expert
• Step-by-step diagrams to show you how to recreate each look, as well as stunning photography of every completed project

Transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow!

Do you want to make your favorite clothes meaningful and give them new life? Are you intrigued by alternating stars and zigzag stripes? If so, join super-mender Erin Eggenburg as she shows you how to work over 50 fabulous stitch patterns for visible mending.

An inspiring guide to eco-conscious, sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to inspire you to repair your clothes in stylish and trendy ways without having to consume more clothing.

This 144-page collection of hand-stitched and darned patterns is organized by skill level from beginner to expert, and each includes step-by-step instructions and a gorgeous photograph of the finished pattern. With designs ranging from geometric grids—including diamonds, zigzags, and chevrons—to those in a looser, nature-inspired style such as dandelion clocks, rainbows, and windmills, this is the perfect source of inspiration and instruction for every mending project.

Perfect for both beginners and those with sewing experience, this guide will help you save money, build your sewing and stitching skills, and make stunning fashion statements! The 50 patterns feature a variety of styles for all kinds of wearables. From squares, triangles, and diagonals to flowers, raindrops, stars, hearts, and more, The Mending Directory has something for everyone and every item in need of TLC! Also included are reusable iron-on transfer templates for applying to fabric patches.

Kick fast fashion to the curb and discover beautiful ways to repair and renew your favorite clothes, with The Mending Directory!

Erin Eggenburg is a visible mender, instructor, and owner of wrenbirdarts, an online mending and embroidery shop. The host of the Mending Club, an online mending forum she created for visible mending enthusiasts, Erin also hosts several in-person and online workshops and events in the Pacific Northwest where she teaches crafters of all skill levels sashiko style mending and visible mending techniques. Her handmade products are sold in stores in Washington, California, Pennsylvania, and Colorado, as well as online. Erin’s work has been featured in Buzzfeed, HuffPost, HuffPost Weddings, Parade Magazine, SeattleMet Magazine, and several online blogs. To learn more about Erin and her business, visit WrenBirdArts.com, or follow her on Instagram @wrenbirdmends.