Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts

Learn the art of visible mending—a joyful, meditative, and restorative practice—to repair the clothes and belongings you love! A beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations throughout, Mending Life encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. • Combines visible mending with mindful living • Includes tutorials on darning, sashiko, patching, and clothing repairs for all skill levels • Vibrant, full-color design and heartfelt storytelling make it a standout display piece • Encourages a meditative, values-based approach to clothing care and consumption • Backed by literary praise from bestselling author Jenny Odell Categories: DIY books, mending book, sewing book, sustainability, craft, slow fashion, mending life, sewing pattern, sashiko, patching of clothes, Faire Market 2026, sustainability book, summer, how to, well-read, hobby, hobbies and crafts