{"product_id":"sashiko-mending-for-beginners-made-elena-v-whitford-9798182369237","title":"Sashiko Mending for Beginners Made Simple: Step-by-Step Visible Repairs for Jeans, Clothes, Denim Patches, Boro-Style Stitching, and Simple Patterns","description":"\u003cb\u003eGive your worn clothes a second life with simple, beautiful sashiko mending.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSashiko Mending for Beginners Made Simple\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to repairing jeans, clothes, denim patches, and everyday fabric items using visible stitching, boro-style patching, and easy sashiko-inspired patterns. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have ever looked at a torn pair of jeans, a frayed hem, a worn pocket corner, or a thinning elbow and wondered how to fix it beautifully, this book will guide you step by step. You do not need advanced sewing skills, expensive tools, or a perfect hand. You only need a needle, thread, patch fabric, and a willingness to begin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside, Elena V. Whitford explains sashiko mending in a clear, calm, and approachable way, helping you understand not only how to stitch, but why each repair works. You will learn how to choose the right patch, prepare worn fabric, keep stitches even, reduce puckering, and create visible repairs that are strong, comfortable, and attractive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this book, you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand sashiko mending\u003c\/b\u003e and how it connects with visible repair and boro-style patching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoose the right tools and materials\u003c\/b\u003e, including needles, thread, patch fabric, marking tools, and denim scraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepair real clothing problems\u003c\/b\u003e, including holes, frays, worn edges, pocket stress points, elbows, and high-wear denim areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse simple sashiko stitches and patterns\u003c\/b\u003e, including running stitch rows, grids, borders, crosses, waves, and diamond layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlace patches correctly\u003c\/b\u003e behind or on top of worn fabric for strength, comfort, and style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvoid common beginner mistakes\u003c\/b\u003e, such as tight stitches, bulky patches, shifting fabric, and puckered repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete 8 practical mending projects\u003c\/b\u003e, including jeans repairs, cuff repairs, elbow patches, boro-style denim patches, and a statement visible mend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCare for your finished mends\u003c\/b\u003e so your repaired clothes stay useful and beautiful for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a long, overwhelming encyclopedia. It is a focused, hands-on quick guide designed to help you start repairing real clothes with confidence. Each project builds your skill gradually, beginning with a simple practice patch and moving into useful repairs you can apply to your own wardrobe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you want to save your favorite jeans, make your clothes last longer, reduce waste, or enjoy the quiet satisfaction of hand stitching, this book will help you begin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith clear guidance, practical projects, and simple patterns, Sashiko Mending for Beginners Made Simple will show you how to turn worn fabric into visible, lasting beauty.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elena V. Whitford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798182369237\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d","brand":"Elena V. Whitford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874759422207,"sku":"9798182369237","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sashiko-mending-for-beginners-made-elena-v-whitford-9798182369237","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}