Visible Mending and Slow Stitch Projects with Boro
Discover the art of slow stitching, visible mending, and sustainable sewing in Sew, Mend, Reinvent by textile artist Heidi Iverson. Sew, Mend, Reinvent combines visible mending, Boro-inspired stitching, and beginner-friendly hand sewing into a visually rich guide for transforming fabric scraps and worn textiles into beautiful projects.
Turn fabric scraps, worn clothing, and leftover textiles into beautiful handmade projects through slow stitching, visible mending, and sustainable sewing.In Sew, Mend, Reinvent, textile artist Heidi Iverson shares a beginner-friendly approach to hand sewing, patchwork, repair, and creative reuse. Inspired by Japanese Boro and Sashiko stitching traditions, this practical guide helps readers stitch with intention, build confidence, and give treasured textiles a new purpose.Beginner-friendly hand sewing techniquesVisible mending ideas for clothing and home textilesBoro-inspired patchwork and decorative repairMore than 20 creative sewing projectsOver 200 full-colour photographs and illustrationsPick up Sew, Mend, Reinvent and start creating thoughtful, useful projects from the fabrics you already love.