Sewing in Culture: Make, Sew and Mend

Traditional techniques for a sustainable wardrobe

A compelling how-to book is also a why-you-should book. Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes by Bernadette Banner will be compelling to anyone interested in making sustainable choices about their clothes and better understanding the role of sewing in culture. Published in May 2022, the book was well-timed to intrigue those who picked up an interest in sewing during the pandemic lockdowns. The book was so popular it debuted at #3 on the NYT Bestseller List for Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous books.

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