This is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi who has become a guru of visible darning in Japan. With 12 different darning techniques and 63 inspirational examples, this detailed step by step guide makes the methods easy to follow. The stylish photography shows off the artistic and minimalist style of the designer's work.
Lexicon
Search Terms
clothing and dress--repairing, darning, mending
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Hikaru Noguchi
Publisher
Quickthorn Press
Place Published
City
Stroud, England
Date Published
2020
Call No.
TT730.N64
ISBN
1912480158, 9781912480159
Notes
Length: 96
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
Darning technique 1: seed stitch --
Darning technique 2: the square --
Darning technique 3: reversible darn --
Darning technique 4: seed and square --
Darning technique 5: triangular darns --
Darning technique 6: English darning --
Darning technique 7: accordion darns --
Darning technique 8: applique --
Darning technique 9: reverse applique --
Chapter 1: darning in autumn and winter --
Chapter 2: darning for socks --
Chapter 3: darning denim --
Inspiration 1: alternatives to the darning mushroom --
Darning technique 10: chain darning --
Darning technique 11: honeycomb darning --
Darning technique 12: tambourine darning --
Chapter 4: darning sweaters --
Chapter 5: darning shirts --
Chapter 6: darning dresses --
Inspiration 2: the links between craft and science --
Chapter 7: darning t-shirts --
Chapter 8: darning children's clothes --
Chapter 9: darning for interiors --
Chapter 10: darning accessories --
Choosing a yarn for fabrics --
Wool or cashmere sweater --
Woven fabrics such as shirts and chinos --
Polo shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts --
Denim --
Collection of patterns.
