Mend Your Way to Sustainable Style Book

by Cosabeth Parriaud

This book offers a timely and relevant alternative to fast fashion by showing readers how to creatively extend the life of their clothes. Appeals to sewists, quilters, embroidery lovers, and Boro stitch enthusiasts alike, making it a strong crossover title that works well in multiple retail and craft markets. Projects require only a basic sewing kit and scraps of fabric, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels and budgets. Unlike some upcycling books that skew overly conceptual, the projects in this book are wearable, relatable, and tastefully styled. It also highlights the mental health and mindfulness benefits of stitching and handwork, adding emotional and therapeutic value. Authored by French patchwork expert Cosabeth Parriaud, who is a leading voice in contemporary patchwork. Celebrated for her innovative use of color, transparency, and upcycled materials, her international teaching and exhibition experience brings authority and inspiration to every page.