{"product_id":"the-great-british-sewing-bee-repair-and-re-wear-book","title":"The Great British Sewing Bee, Repair and Re-Wear Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the pleasure of making favourite clothes last a little longer with \u003cem\u003eThe Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear\u003c\/em\u003e. This practical, beginner-friendly guide is packed with clever ways to repair, refresh and reinvent the clothes you already own, helping you build a more sustainable wardrobe one stitch at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom simple hand sewing and everyday repairs to darning, patching and visible mending, the book takes you through the essential techniques with clear step-by-step illustrations. You'll also discover creative ways to upcycle tired garments, revive faded fabrics with overdyeing and make good use of fabric that might otherwise go to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside you'll find:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential hand sewing stitches for repairing clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarning, patching and visible mending techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for refreshing faded garments with overdyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative upcycling projects to transform existing clothes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical advice on reducing, reusing and recycling fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for caring for and laundering clothes more sustainably\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're tackling a much-loved jumper with a hole, giving an old garment a completely new look or simply want to make your wardrobe work harder, \u003cem\u003eRepair and Re-wear\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderfully useful book to have by your sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaroline Akselson runs an independent sewing company in London and has a background in costume design and garment construction. Her work has included projects for Lulu Guinness, Kate Spade and the musicals \u003cem\u003eHamilton\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAladdin\u003c\/em\u003e. She also teaches and speaks about sewing and sustainability, encouraging more people to make, mend and enjoy their clothes for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311563911553,"sku":"9781837833085","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/3750\/files\/9781837833085RepairRewearSewingBee_cccc1d9f-5b9d-4a92-a4e9-64b079b6613d.jpg?v=1790164161","url":"https:\/\/www.clothkits.co.uk\/products\/the-great-british-sewing-bee-repair-and-re-wear-book","provider":"Clothkits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}