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Wear, Repair, Repurpose

A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes
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Wear, Repair, Repurpose by Lily Fulop is a practical guide focused on sustainable fashion and creatively extending the life of your wardrobe. The book provides techniques for mending, upcycling, and transforming clothing, encouraging readers to embrace thriftiness and reduce waste. It’s an inspiring resource for anyone interested in eco-friendly fashion practices and personal style.
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If you enjoy transforming old, worn-out clothing into trendy, personalised pieces, this book could be a perfect match. It combines creativity with sustainability, offering inspiration and practical guidance on sewing and thrifting techniques, all while bringing a mindful, eco-friendly approach to your wardrobe. Perfect for anyone interested in crafting, creativity, and reducing waste.

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Wear, Repair, Repurpose

Reclaim your clothes and reduce fashion waste with illustrated instructions for mending and more.

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Repair your favourite socks with style, add flair with personalised patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Wear, Repair, Repurpose by Lily Fulop is your colourful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favourite clothes.

Fulop's vibrant step-by-step illustrations make mending easier than ever, demystifying techniques and displaying unique ways to show off your personality. And when your mending possibilities run out, she has simple yet striking solutions to repurpose fabric, including braided rugs, crocheted pillows, and more. Say hello to sustainable inspiration.

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Wear, Repair, Repurpose by Lily Fulop is praised for its helpful illustrations, making it especially useful for beginners interested in sustainable fashion.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781682684344

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Countryman Press Inc.

Illustration: Color illustrations and photographs throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 368g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Lily Fulop celebrates all things mending on Instagram @mindful_mending. A multidisciplinary designer, she has been recognized by Design*Sponge and Graphic Design USA. She is a designer at Refinery29 and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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