The Art of Repair

Name: The Art of Repair
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781780724423
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Mindful mending: how to stitch old things to new life

By Molly Martin

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Summary

The Art of Repair by Molly Martin is a blend of how-to guide and heartfelt manifesto that invites readers to reconnect with their cherished belongings through the mindful craft of mending. Beginning with the simple act of darning a favourite pair of socks, Martin explores the deep satisfaction and soulful nourishment found in repairing damaged items by hand. Illustrated with her own delicate drawings, the book covers fundamental techniques from basic piecing and patching to the traditional Japanese art of Sashiko, offering more than just practical instruction—it challenges the disposable culture and encourages a lasting bond with the objects and ourselves.
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This book is ideal for crafters, slow living enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sustainable lifestyles, textile arts, and the mindful appreciation of everyday belongings.

In this beautiful book, master repairer, Molly Martin, champions the value of slow fashion and the psychological benefits that go with it.

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Part how-to guide, part manifesto - a gentle exhortation that encourages us to reconnect with our damaged belongings and ourselves. TOAST magazine

For Molly Martin, it all started with a pair of socks. Her favourite pair. When the heels became threadbare, her mother got out her darning mushroom and showed her how to reinforce the thinning stitches and bring them back to life. She has been stitching and darning ever since.

In The Art of Repair, Molly explores the humble origins of repair and how the act of mending a cherished item carefully by hand offers not just a practical solution but nourishment for the soul. Using her own beautiful illustrations, she guides us through the basics of the craft - from piecing and patching to the ancient Japanese art of Sashiko.

This book will stay with you long after you put down your needle and thread. It offers an antidote to our increasingly disposable lifestyle, encouraging us to reconnect not just with the everyday objects in our environment but also with ourselves.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Part how-to guide, part manifesto - a gentle exhortation that encourages us to reconnect with our damaged belongings and ourselves. — TOAST magazine
A beautiful, honest, fascinating book, which celebrates slow living and the real worth of things. — Lindsay Duncan
Molly's beautifully simple and thoughtful work with garments imbues a love and respect for the things we wear. — The Vendeur
Get ready to be hooked on the art of repair. With charming illustrations, beautiful photographs, and concise instructions, this book helps you develop a lifelong skill. — Hole & Corner magazine

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780724423

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Short Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Health & Wellness Molly Martin Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Molly Martin is an artist, illustrator and professional textile repairer, specialising in delicate fabric restoration and traditional Japanese Sashiko repair. Molly also works for the slow fashion company Toast and has collaborated with them on a number of workshop 'repair' tours.