repairing

"Nancy discovers a new talent for repairing broken toys in the neighborhood. But can she keep cool when her prized possession Marabelle needs help?"--Back cover.

Presents a collection of refinishing techniques along with advice for finding items to refinish at antique stores and flea markets. Includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions along with material lists and before-and-after color photographs.

"In [this] throwaway culture, there's a counter movement growing that urges us to 'make do and mend'. The Repair Shop has brought this waste-conscious message to an even wider audience, cementing itself as a BBC classic. [This] book concentrates on the show's . . . experts, including woodworker and furniture restorer Will Kirk, clockmaker and mechanical wizard Steve Fletcher, silversmith Brenton West, saddler/leatherworker Suzie Fletcher, upholsterer Sonnaz, and seamstresses Julie Tatchell & Amanda Middleditch--aka The Teddy Bear Ladies, with each sharing why they love their craft, followed by a narrative on two specific objects and their restoration journeys"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to repairing clothing.

"This book teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe. [The author] provides a comprehensive guide to building (and keeping) a wardrobe that matters. Whether you want to repair your go-to jeans, refresh a favorite garment, thrift-shop like a pro, alter or dye clothing you already have--this book has all the know-how you'll need. Woven throughout are stories, essays, and a slow fashion call-to-action, encouraging readers to get involved or deepen their commitment to changing the destructive habit of overconsumption"--OCLC.

Explains basic book repair techniques useful to libraries with limited budgets, as well as alternative, more ambitious conservation treatments, covering paper cleaning and mending, water damage, mold and mildew, hinge and spine repair, and protective enclosures.

Describes ways to mend and care for your clothes in order to have a more sustainable wardrobe.

Demonstrates a variety of techniques to mend damaged clothing in a sustainable manner.

"Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their closets, make the most of thrift store finds, and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques, and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to: darn socks, hem pants, embroider over stains, and crochet and braid rugs"-- Provided by publisher.

"Fashion tips and tricks for teens and tweens"--Provided by publisher.