biJoyful Mendingi shows you how to fix old items of clothing, linens and household objects by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.b pSimply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some isashikoi and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques can save you money, as well as make your life more joyful, fulfilling and sustainable in an age of disposable fast fashion. pAuthor Noriko Misumi teaches you her philosophy of mending and reusing items based on the age-old Japanese concepts of mindfulness and Wabi Sabi an appreciation of old and imperfect things. In her book, she shows you how to brulli bRepair any kind of fabricb that is torn, ripped or stained--whether knitted or wovenlilibWork with damaged flat or curved surfacesb to make them aesthetically pleasing againlilibCreate repairsb that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairslilibDarnb your han