Fix Your Clothes: Sustainable Magic of Mending

Fix Your Clothes: The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching, and Darning

Ever had to say goodbye to a favorite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new clothes all the time? Concerned about the labor practices of fast fashion? Learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful illustrated guide.

Raleigh Briggs, author and illustrator of the bestselling Make Your Place and Make It Last takes us on a mending journey through stocking your supplies, quick fixes, types of knots and stitches, buttons, mending seams, patching holes, darning holes, hemming, fixing zippers, waterproofing canvas, leather, and nylon, and so much more! Raleigh’s style is simple, playful, friendly, fun, and builds your confidence. You can do it!

This book is from an authentic, independent, and empowering publishing house and distributor in Portland, OR. Microcosm Publishing & Distribution is a vertically integrated publishing house that equips readers to make positive changes in their lives and in the world around them. Microcosm emphasizes skill-building, showing hidden histories, and fostering creativity through challenging conventional publishing wisdom with books and zines about DIY skills, food, bicycling, gender, self-care, and social justice.

All books are printed in the U.S., and the company doubles the industry average in number of women authors and prioritizes hiring of special needs employees.