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Tuttle Publishing | 2023 | Hardcover | 96 pages
ISBN 978-0-8048-5604-1
Written by Harumi Horiuchi
Translated by Sanae Ishida
Boro is the Japanese style of repairing and reinforcing fabrics. It is a favorite of visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and the intriguing textural element it can bring to favorite garments and home furnishings.
In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using Boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments with demonstrations and instructions that make the process easy and enjoyable. Breathe new life into your favorite items by giving them a new look and feel.
Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in this book:
How to work with old fabrics and make classic neutrals come alive
Give old scraps of cloth new purpose, whether patching a well-loved skirt or a pair of jeans
How to give new life to a well-worn cloth bag, or even knitted items such as a favourite pair of woollen socks
Remake an entire garment with artful patching.
Tuttle Publishing | 2023 | Hardcover | 96 pages
ISBN 978-0-8048-5604-1
Written by Harumi Horiuchi
Translated by Sanae Ishida
Boro is the Japanese style of repairing and reinforcing fabrics. It is a favorite of visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and the intriguing textural element it can bring to favorite garments and home furnishings.
In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using Boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments with demonstrations and instructions that make the process easy and enjoyable. Breathe new life into your favorite items by giving them a new look and feel.
Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in this book:
How to work with old fabrics and make classic neutrals come alive
Give old scraps of cloth new purpose, whether patching a well-loved skirt or a pair of jeans
How to give new life to a well-worn cloth bag, or even knitted items such as a favourite pair of woollen socks
Remake an entire garment with artful patching.