Stitch It, Don't Ditch It - Mary V. Morton

Stitch It, Don’t Ditch It by Mary V. Morton and Jeanna Wigger is a practical guide to repairing and caring for clothes through simple hand-sewn techniques. This paperback edition presents step-by-step instruction designed to build confidence from the basics.

Key details

• Authors: Mary V. Morton and Jeanna Wigger
• Subtitle: Simple hand-sewn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144
• Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
• Publication date: 31 July 2025

Synopsis

Focused on the fundamentals of mending, this book sets out the kit you will need, how to approach different types of repairs, and the core skills behind common fixes intended to cover most everyday clothing issues. Clear, step-by-step guidance is paired with practical tips, from threading a needle and replacing a button to back-stitching a torn seam and dealing with ladders and snags in knitwear.

Alongside techniques such as darning socks, sewing on patches, hemming trousers and preventing fraying, it also introduces fabric terminology and the anatomy of garments to help you choose an appropriate method for each repair. Aimed at readers with limited or no sewing experience, it suits anyone looking to mend more and waste less.

Rackhams Reference : BM54N7VWFA