Well Worn

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
I was very excited to get this book. I was curious about what it was about. I love shopping at thrifts stores and I hardly ever buy new clothes. The only thing that I was not really into was the designs the author used on the clothes. To be honest I was not a fan of it. It looks like clothes that a hobo would wear instead of trying to make an embroidery piece for that spot etc it was just a bit let's say my style. I will say that the author shows very detailed instructions and drawings on how to fix a ripped sweater, which I thought was amazing. I will for sure go back and use these techniques.

i’m new to sewing and excited to finally be able to work on my “to-mend” pile that’s been in my closet for years! this book gives a good overview of ways to mend, and what works best with certain materials.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Great book with a lot of detailed instructions of ways to mend your own clothes and also add a unique touch to them while doing so.
Author walks you through it step by step with great guidance. Even someone who is not experienced in sewing would be able to follow this book.

If you're interested in mending your own clothing, this is the book for you. It covers different techniques for patching everything from jeans and sweaters to leggings and socks, including an extremely helpful chart that shows which techniques will work for which types of damage and clothing. Except for machine darning jeans, every technique is done by hand. Before and after photos are combined with drawings to show each technique. There's also advice on how to decide if something is worth mending in the first place, and choosing items that will last for years.

This is a great guide for mending clothes intentionally. I love doing this sort of thing and keep looking for my perfect book. This is a great addition with lots of detailed instructions and photos. I would have liked some examples of other styles of clothing and mending but it’s a fantastic resource.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

My knowledge of fixing my clothing has always needed improving. I would usually just make it up as I went along and my fixes always end up looking wonky. Well Worn was really helpful in understanding what kind of fabric requires what kind of fixes and the appropriate needle to use. I also had no idea how to do darning and this book did a good job showing how to do it. All of the instructions were clearly written out and had pictures demonstrating how to do it. I found the pictures extremely helpful. This is definitely a book to pick up if you are looking for help to get more life out of your clothes.

Great instructions, even for someone new to sewing. I hate having to get rid of clothes just because of a small hole and this book makes it seem like anyone can do their own mending. Good book for anyone looking to expand their crafting skills that learn something that can be useful day to day.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley.

I've been interested in visible mending, so this book was a good starting point to learn the basics. For absolute beginners, the author includes introductions to fabrics and supplies. I would've liked to see some more advanced stitch pattern options, but I'm sure this would be just fine for someone new to sewing.

I love that is has various ways to mend on various types of materials and garments. The mending knits section was nice and detailed. Beautiful pictures throughout.

This is a really nice basic reference source for mending a variety of types of clothing. Steps are illustrated clearly and directions are detailed. More complex mends might benefit from videos or more color photos, but this will get most people started. Mending is an area of crafting where I’m happy to see new, attractive titles.

A well rounded introduction to the technique of mending clothes. The photographs and instructions are clear and the categorization is done by the type of garment which makes it a good go to guide for a specific mending need.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a helpful book!

It includes information on mending clothes from jeans to shirts and other items. The book includes instructions on various stitches as well as pictures on how to make them. It shows various ways to mend different clothing items and to do so cutely. It also talks about the importance of mending items to keep them out of landfills. A great find for those wanting to make their wardrobe last longer.

Well Worn: Visible Mending for the Clothes You Love is an instructional book on how to mend your clothes in a way that is visible, and creative. I'm trying to be more conscious of my consumption, and I loved reading about a creative way to increase the longevity of clothing. I actually stopped halfway through to mend a large hole in my jeans with a colorful patch of my own creation, and I really enjoyed the process, and the results. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in mending clothes.

Thanks to netgalley for the earc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent book on how to mend clothing and the different tools and techniques that can be used. It includes really good instructions and pictures.

I am not a seamstress, I made a pair of gym shorts in Home Ec class in middle school but that’s it. I requested this book from NetGalley because I thought it might offer basic tasks such as fixing a button, etc however the stitching included is way more involved and detailed than I can manage. But that’s my fault not this book. If you have a basic sewing knowledge then this book is extremely well done and chock full of techniques, illustrations, and photos to help you save your favorite clothes and other items from the trash heap. However if you need basic sewing knowledge look elsewhere.

Thanks to the author and publisher for the e-arc I received from NetGalley.

This is amazing. This book is amazing. I have been looking for a book like this for literally years. Thank you for making this. It’s incredible. I’m buying a hardcopy.

This book is a solid introduction on how and why to mend clothing. Very helpful charts explain what types of mending working for various pieces of clothing and wear locations. There's enough depth to interest those with existing skill in sewing/mending. Great addition to the growing number of visible mending books out there.

This is an extensive collection of mends you can easily make on all types of clothing you might want to keep or might even want to purchase in order to save from landfill. It offers you information on when and how to mend clothing in order to keep it in use, but also improve its look by adding details.

You can find out how to mend all types of clothing, from fine garments to jeans. The details are spelled out well and techniques and tools are explained for even a layperson to understand.

This book would be a good addition to any hand crafter, environmentalist or even fashionable person's repertoire. It can give your accessories new life and help you to personalize them.

I received an advanced copy and am giving an honest review,

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!

I can’t wait to use these mending techniques on mine and my loved one’s clothes! The attention given to different fabrics, techniques as well as which technique works best for each fabric type, and the tools needed to accomplish the repair. The directions are pretty easy to follow, coming form someone who is VERY crafty!

I love the new trend to sustainability in fashion right now. This book gave some easy tips and tricks on how to do visible mending that works with the style and type of clothing you are trying to mend.

I think it would be a great hobby book or a gift for someone in your life who is looking to relearn some time-old skills. It is a super basic look at what tools and technique you might need to know to get started.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

There's a lot about what the stitches work for. A bit wordy in that sense. However, almost no write description of how to actually do the stitches. Sorry, but 1-3 pictures of the stitch are not enough for everyone. More descriptions were used later in the book but as much as I'd like.

I don't do a lot of mending, but I quite liked this book for its straightforward practicality. The one other mending book I saw recently was more about the meditation of mending than the techniques of mending and it turned me off. Skye Pennant focuses on mending and leaves you to your own spiritual growth.

My favorite bit of this book is the table on page 12 that suggests which of the 10 mending techniques presented in the book are best for various mending projects. To repair damaged belt loops on jeans consider Sashiko, Machine mending, and Patching. Each of these techniques is explained later in the text, with examples.

Visible mending embraces two visual concepts. First is that it's OK for the mending to be seen and a repair can and should have a pleasing aesthetic. The second, and this goes a bit against more traditional mending instruction, is that it's OK for the raw edges of the teat remain visible. Thus jeans are patched with a fuzzy bit in the middle. It's an artistic thing that might not appeal to everyone in every situation but you can choose another technique if you want to cover up the hole instead.

A beautiful book that captures a skill we all need to (re)-remember. I feel that this was lost somewhere during our parents' or grandparents' generation, by and large. This book will make you inspired to love your worn-out clothing in a new way. My only frustration was that I wanted the actual techniques to broken down even more step by step, with even more tips and explanation on exactly how to do them. Mending holes in knitted fabric by picking up the loops is DARN hard (see what I did there? ha ha). But it really is, and I was hoping that the author would have some tips on how to be more successful at it. I also wanted more specifics on every other process, even more of a tutorial. The big photos are certainly beautiful but it was a lot of space that could have been filled with line diagrams to help teach us how to become more expert. I also wanted a larger variety of techniques - this offered several good ones, but it wasn't a huge variety. I was hoping for more of an encyclopedia of techniques. Regardless, this is a topic usually overlooked and I understand that the publisher probably wanted to make sure the book wasn't overwhelming to the beginner. So I say - well done, and thank you for reminding us of this important skill!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a digital ARC for unbiased review.

I have been searching for a book just like this. It has so much useful information to help start and continue the journey of mending clothing and keeping your wardrobe looking great!

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.

“Well Worn” will make a great addition to your crafting bookshelf! Skye has given you all the tools to start mending your garments. In a world of fast fashion, this book will help you slow down and save your favorite pieces of clothing. Have a hole in your favorite leggings or puffer jacket? There is a repair to be made! The author shows you different techniques to apply to different items. They also discuss different fabrics and which mends would be most appropriate.

A lot of really good mending information to be found among the pages!

Many thanks to Chronicle Books and Princeton Architectural Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

Thank you to Chronicle Books and Princeton Architectural Press for granting me early access to this title!

Well Worn by Skye Pennant is a thorough catalogue of mending techniques from highly technical to basic. I think this book serves as a great dictionary of straight forward and well-explained mending techniques for a sewist or crafter who might need the occasional refresher. A first-timer might find the lack of full "projects" a bit of a let down.

The photography in this book is absolutely gorgeous, with an heirloom quality. I was even more impressed by this when I read that the author herself took the photos in a makeshift studio in her home! The photos and technical drawings add a lot of value to this book, especially for someone who doesn't want to have to go to YouTube every time they want to look up a mending technique.

Overall, I think Well Worn is a great reference guide for sewists and those looking to get more into mending. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and followers who are interested in making their clothing last for years to come instead of falling back on fast fashion, which creates so much unneeded waste.

I have been mending textiles of all kinds for more than 50 years, and this book taught me some new skills. Instructions are clear, with line drawing to demonstrate techniques. I was especially happy to see the section on mending edges of knitwear. This is not easy stuff!

I've long considered mending to be an act of love, and have actually purchased second-hand pieces mainly because they had been mended. My own mending has covered everything from the usual socks and jeans to leather jackets to a soft-sided dog crate. It's a step to help a planet drowning in discarded clothing.

Excellent addition to public library collections.