Make Thrift Mend: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye & Love Your Wardrobe
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In the age of fast fashion and overconsumption, it can be challenging to find sustainable and environmentally conscious ways to maintain a stylish wardrobe. However, Katrina Rodabaugh’s new book, Make Thrift Mend, offers a comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a wardrobe that not only looks great but also makes a positive impact on the environment.
Rodabaugh is a slow fashion influencer and a bestselling author known for her previous book, Mending Matters. In Make Thrift Mend, she shares her expertise in mending, patching, dyeing, and altering clothing to create a reimagined wardrobe that reflects a commitment to sustainability.
The book is filled with practical advice on how to repair your favorite garments, refresh old clothes, and alter or dye existing pieces to give them new life. Throughout the book, Rodabaugh also weaves in stories, essays, and a call-to-action for readers to become more involved in changing the destructive habit of overconsumption.
What sets Make Thrift Mend apart is its focus on fostering a deep connection with clothing. Rodabaugh encourages readers to develop a more meaningful relationship with their wardrobe, moving away from the disposable culture of fast fashion and embracing the ideas of circularity, invention, and traditional craft.
With stunning color photographs, the book offers step-by-step guidance on various techniques such as sustainable sewing, plant dyeing, and mending. Whether you’re an experienced sewist or a complete beginner, Make Thrift Mend provides the knowledge and inspiration needed to embark on a journey of conscious fashion.
The book also includes contributions from other artists and creators, adding different perspectives and expertise to the message of sustainable fashion. It’s a testament to the growing community of individuals committed to changing the way we think about clothing.
Make Thrift Mend challenges readers to take a step back and assess their relationship with fashion. It encourages them to pause, assess their wardrobe, and organize their belongings in a way that promotes more intentional and sustainable consumption.
Published by Harry N. Abrams, Make Thrift Mend is a 224-page hardcover book that offers a wealth of information and inspiration. With an ISBN-10 of 1419743996 and an ISBN-13 of 978-1419743993, it’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the environment through their fashion choices.
By embracing the principles of mending, repurposing, and loving what we already have, Make Thrift Mend provides a roadmap for a more sustainable and conscious approach to fashion. And with its beautiful imagery and compelling stories, it’s a book that’s sure to resonate with anyone interested in crafting a wardrobe that truly matters.
