{"product_id":"book-dswi","title":"Mend!","description":"\u003cb\u003eA hands-on manual and a history and celebration of clothes tending--and it's remarkable resurgence as art form, political statement, and path to healing the planet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor thousands of years, mending was a deep craft that has for too long been a secret history. But now it's back, bigger and better than ever. In this audiobook Kate Sekules introduces the art of visible mending as part of an important movement to give fashion back its soul. Part manifesto, part how-to, \u003ci\u003eMEND! \u003c\/i\u003ecalls for bold new ways of keeping clothes and refreshing your style. Crammed with tips, fun facts, and tutorials, \u003ci\u003eMEND! \u003c\/i\u003etells you exactly how to rescue and renew your wardrobe with flair and aplomb--and save money along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you've never owned a needle or are an aspiring professional, \u003ci\u003eMEND!\u003c\/i\u003e gives you clear instruction and witty advice, with over thirty techniques, from classic darning and patching to cheeky new methods invented by Sekules, to help you turn every garment into a unique fashion statement. Including interviews with menders, shameful fashion industry facts, a ten-step closet mend, cheat sheets, stitch guides, moth elimination, museum conservator and vintage dealer tricks, and more, this is an audiobook to inspire, delight, and galvanize. Sharp, funny, and incredibly timely, \u003ci\u003eMEND!\u003c\/i\u003e leads the slow fashion revolution into its next phase, where getting dressed is a joyful, creative experience for all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*This audiobook includes a PDF of images from the book.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49327124513072,"sku":"BDdswi","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/411445-dswi-Square.jpg?v=1733684530","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dswi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}