Joyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.

Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way.

Along with her own philosophy of mindfulness and Wabi-Sabi mending, author Noriko Misumi teaches you how to:

Repair any kind of fabric

that is torn, ripped or stained—whether knitted or woven

Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces

to make them aesthetically pleasing again

Create repairs

that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs

Darn

your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again

The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there’s pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.