Mending with boro : Japanese running stitch & patching techniques
Horiuchi, Harumi2023
Book
One simple stitch can bring new life to hundreds of your favourite things! Boro is the Japanese straight stitch used to repair and reinforce fabrics that is the basis for Sashiko. It is a favourite among visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and because it adds an intriguing textural element to favourite garments and home furnishings. In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments. Her approach is simple -- the things you love are worth fixing. Rediscover your favourite items by giving them a new look and feel -- while also being good to the environment. Her demonstrations and instructions make the process easy and enjoyable.
Main title:
Mending with boro : Japanese running stitch & patching techniques / Harumi Horiuchi.
Author:
Horiuchi, Harumi, author
Imprint:
Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2023.©2023
Collation:
95 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN:
9780804856041 (hbk)9780804856041 (hardback)
Dewey class:
646.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
756482
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| City Library | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.6 HORI | Available |
| East Melbourne Library | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.6 HORI | Available |
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.6 HORI | On loan - Due: 09 Jul 2026 |
| narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.6 HORI | Available |
| North Melbourne Library | -Home and Lifestyle | HOME 646.6 HORI | On loan - Due: 13 Jul 2026 |