Well Worn: visible mending for the clothes you love

I am so excited to share that my book Well Worn is available now!

Well Worn book

Designed to act as a compendium for all of your wardrobe mending needs, every chapter in Well Worn focuses on visibly mending a different item of clothing. I collected a range of pieces from friends and family to show you real life repairs for real life damage. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike I hope you can use this book as a springboard for your visible mending journey and find some tips and tricks to guide you along the way.

Contents include chapters on why we should mend, core techniques, tools and how to use the book as well as garment led chapters from jeans through to socks.

This is the UK version of Well Worn - the US version is available to buy here along with options for other retailers in both the UK and the US.

Well Worn visible mending book for darning and patching and sashiko

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well worn: visible mending book

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  • Cheyenne

    Diving into embroidery and garment sewing over the past few years has sparked my interest in visible mending, making "Well Worn" a perfect discovery.
    This delightful book strikes a balance between comprehensive knowledge and approachability, catering to both beginners and seasoned stitchers. I particularly loved the helpful chart detailing common clothing issues and compatible repair methods. The layout and photos are outstanding.

  • Laura

    I got this book because I follow the author on Instagram, and I LOVE the informative and simple instructions in this book! Not just for cloth, but also techniques for mending knitted clothes/accessories, both simply and decoratively.

  • Speck

    This is filled with practical advice on equipment, methods, and various types of fabric. Organized by type of garment and then type of repair needed, it’s very accessible even for novices like myself. The contrasting colours show how the repair will be created, but matching the threads would make it not so visible mending. One of the best books I’ve seen on the subject!

  • Heather

    This book looks at the importance of repairing or mending damaged clothing, rather than throwing still-usable pieces away. Skye Pennant provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for beautiful mending that is designed to be seen. The book is easy to read and has lots of helpful hints to ensure success. A valuable addition to any sustainable household.

  • Jenna

    Well Worn is just the book I've needed. I have been wanting to learn how to mend my clothes for the longest time and this book has helped me so much. I have patched three holes in my favorite pair of jeans using this book and it looks great for being my first time. I can't wait to mend more clothes!!

  • Barb

    It’s a great feeling to repair a well loved article of clothing rather than throw it away. I had been looking for instructions on clothing repair since one of my favorite pairs of jeans developed a rip along the back pocket. This book addressed that exact repair along with many other instances of clothing damage I have encountered over the years. The author obviously knows what clothing damage is most common and addressed the repair of these in practical and unique methods. I learned a lot from this book. I’m now going to fix those comfy jeans and hopefully get many more years of wear out of them!
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