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Well Worn by Skye Pennant

Learn how to extend the life of your favourite clothes with this practical and inspiring guide to visible mending Read more

£16.67

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Small Parcels Less than 1kg - £8.50
Medium Parcels 1kg to 1.99kg - £15
Large Parcels 2 to 3.99kg -  £25
Heavy Parcels 4kg - 25kg - £45

    We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent European orders please contact us first. Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order.

    Rest of the World

    Small Parcels Less than 0.49kg £12.50 (approx 1 or 2 kits)
    Medium Parcels 0.5 to 0.99kg - £18
    Large Parcels 1 to 1.99kg  - £30
    Heavy Parcels 2kg+ - £65+

    We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent International orders please contact us first. Not trackable.

    Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order:

    If you are importing any of our items, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for compliance with importing laws and requirements of the country to which the items are shipped and this is entirely at your own expense and risk.

    In addition to the purchase price of the items, you accept full responsibility for any and all handling charges, shipping costs, insurance, import duties, fees, liabilities and tax/duty costs, which may arise or apply to your order and transportation.

    Whilst we will do all we can to assist (e.g. special packaging etc which may involve extra payment by you to us), we will not be responsible for any non-delivery or import duty charged or any fines or impositions as a result of any import or attempted import.

    Description

    Learn how to extend the life of your favourite clothes with this practical and inspiring guide to visible mending. Whether you're completely new to needle and thread or already enjoy stitching and repair, Well Worn offers an accessible introduction to the creative world of mending, darning and sashiko.

    Designed to help you embrace a more sustainable approach to clothing, this book celebrates repair as both a practical skill and a creative expression. Through clear instructions and encouraging guidance, you'll learn how to transform worn, damaged and well-loved garments into unique pieces full of character and personal history.

    The book begins with an introduction to essential mending techniques, covering the foundations of visible repair before moving on to garment-specific chapters. From patching jeans and repairing knitwear to mending delicate fabrics and stretch garments, you'll find practical solutions for a wide range of clothing repairs.

    Whether you're looking to reduce textile waste, save money, learn a new craft or simply keep your favourite clothes in circulation for longer, this book provides the skills and inspiration to get started.

    Inside the Book:

    • Introduction to visible mending techniques
    • Darning and sashiko repair methods
    • Step-by-step guidance for repairing clothing
    • Advice for working with different fabric types
    • Sustainable approaches to clothing care and repair

    Mending Projects Include:

    • Jeans
    • Jumpers and knitwear
    • Shirts
    • T-shirts
    • Leggings
    • Socks
    • Jackets
    • Delicate fabrics

    Author: Skye Pennant

    Skye Pennant is a textile artist and repair specialist based in Frome, Somerset. With a background in fashion design, she is passionate about encouraging people to reconnect with their clothing through repair and creative making. She is the founder of Slow Stitch Club, an initiative dedicated to sharing the skills and joy of visible mending with a wider audience.

    Pages: 144

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    Delivery & Returns

    FREE shipping on orders over £59!

    Click & Collect - FREE

    Simply select 'Pick up' when you reach checkout and we'll aim to have it ready for you to collect from our Chichester shop within 24 hours.

    Standard UK Delivery – £4.95

    Royal Mail 1st Class delivery within 2-3 business days.

    Standard UK Delivery for Orders Over £59 – FREE

    Royal Mail 1st Class delivery within 2-3 business days.

    Special Delivery Guaranteed® UK **  – £10.95

    Next-day delivery for orders placed before 1pm Monday – Thursday. Orders placed on Friday will be delivered on Monday. This service is trackable and will require a signature.

    Digital Downloads and Gift Cards - FREE

    Digital PDF patterns and Gift Cards will arrive immediately via email.

    Returns

    If you change your mind about an item or have received the incorrect item then we offer a very straightforward return policy.  You may return unwanted goods up to 28 days after purchase for exchange, a store credit, or a refund.

    Returned merchandise must be in the condition sold with original packaging and any tags intact. Goods must be unused, unopened, in perfect condition and remain in a re-saleable condition. Non-returnable items include kits once they have been cut, cut lengths of fabric, ribbons or trim, samples, sale items, and ex-demonstration items.

    Europe 

    Small Parcels Less than 1kg - £8.50
    Medium Parcels 1kg to 1.99kg - £15
    Large Parcels 2 to 3.99kg -  £25
    Heavy Parcels 4kg - 25kg - £45

    We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent European orders please contact us first. Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order.

    Rest of the World

    Small Parcels Less than 0.49kg £12.50 (approx 1 or 2 kits)
    Medium Parcels 0.5 to 0.99kg - £18
    Large Parcels 1 to 1.99kg  - £30
    Heavy Parcels 2kg+ - £65+

    We use Royal Mail International Standard Shipping, which takes 5 – 14 working days depending on the location. For urgent International orders please contact us first. Not trackable.

    Please review our International Sales Policy before placing an order:If you are importing any of our items, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for compliance with importing laws and requirements of the country to which the items are shipped and this is entirely at your own expense and risk.In addition to the purchase price of the items, you accept full responsibility for any and all handling charges, shipping costs, insurance, import duties, fees, liabilities and tax/duty costs, which may arise or apply to your order and transportation.Whilst we will do all we can to assist (e.g. special packaging etc which may involve extra payment by you to us), we will not be responsible for any non-delivery or import duty charged or any fines or impositions as a result of any import or attempted import.

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    Well Worn by Skye Pennant

    £16.67

    Learn how to extend the life of your favourite clothes with this practical and inspiring guide to visible mending. Whether you're completely new to needle and thread or already enjoy stitching and repair, Well Worn offers an accessible introduction to the creative world of mending, darning and sashiko.

    Designed to help you embrace a more sustainable approach to clothing, this book celebrates repair as both a practical skill and a creative expression. Through clear instructions and encouraging guidance, you'll learn how to transform worn, damaged and well-loved garments into unique pieces full of character and personal history.

    The book begins with an introduction to essential mending techniques, covering the foundations of visible repair before moving on to garment-specific chapters. From patching jeans and repairing knitwear to mending delicate fabrics and stretch garments, you'll find practical solutions for a wide range of clothing repairs.

    Whether you're looking to reduce textile waste, save money, learn a new craft or simply keep your favourite clothes in circulation for longer, this book provides the skills and inspiration to get started.

    Inside the Book:

    Mending Projects Include:

    Author: Skye Pennant

    Skye Pennant is a textile artist and repair specialist based in Frome, Somerset. With a background in fashion design, she is passionate about encouraging people to reconnect with their clothing through repair and creative making. She is the founder of Slow Stitch Club, an initiative dedicated to sharing the skills and joy of visible mending with a wider audience.

    Pages: 144

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