Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make + Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko–a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns. This easy and accessible book appeals to both the seasoned make and total beginner.
With fifteen projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make + Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects such as repairing torn jeans, mending a ripped hem, and making decorative pillows, napkins, a tablecloth, and a totebag.
Jessica Marquez touches on concepts of beauty in minimalism and resourceful simplicity, as well as a fascination with Japan and Japanese design from which Sashiko originated.
