Hand Mending Made Easy: Save Time and Money Repairing Your Own Clothes

by Nan L. Ides
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Good Books rating 4.23
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  • ID: 8650
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • ISBN: 9780935278743
  • Publisher: Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
  • Published: 2008-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Hand Mending Made Easy is a practical guide that empowers readers to repair and revitalize their clothing at home. The book provides ten straightforward steps, complete with illustrations, to help mend valuable garments. Chapters cover essential techniques such as threading a needle, sewing on buttons, repairing seams, and ironing. The accessible language makes it suitable for beginners and experienced sewers alike, ensuring that anyone can fix tears and restore damaged clothes to their wardrobe. This book is not just about fixing clothes; it's about sustainability and saving money. By learning these basic mending skills, readers can reduce waste and keep their favorite garments in circulation for longer. The well-illustrated instructions make the process enjoyable and rewarding, turning a chore into a satisfying DIY project.

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Barnes & Noble · 2025-12-22
helpful 4.20

The book is appreciated for its clear instructions and practical advice. It is considered a helpful guide for those looking to save money by repairing their own clothes.

This book is a practical guide for anyone interested in learning how to repair their own clothes. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and the illustrations make it simple to understand each technique. Many readers find it a valuable resource for saving money and extending the life of their clothing. However, some might find the content too basic if they already have some sewing experience.

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    The easy to read, step-by-step language allows anyone to sew ripped hems, replace missing buttons, fix sweater snags and so much more.

    Twelve easy, well-illustrated lessons demonstrate how to mend clothes in the comfort of one's home.

    A basic, and beginner-friendly guide on repairing clothes.

The Prepared · 2025-01-09
useful 4.00

The book is noted for its beginner-friendly approach and practical tips. It is seen as a useful guide for those interested in self-sufficiency and prepping.

This book is a great addition to any prepper's library. It provides clear, straightforward instructions that make clothing repair accessible to everyone. The focus on practical skills and self-sufficiency makes it a valuable resource. Some readers might wish for more advanced techniques, but overall, it is a solid introduction to the subject.

Quick quotes

    A basic, and beginner-friendly guide on repairing clothes.

    The easy to read, step-by-step language allows anyone to sew ripped hems, replace missing buttons, fix sweater snags and so much more.

    Chapters include basics from threading a needle and sewing on buttons to repairing seams and fixing seams and buttonholes, ironing techniques and repairing.

Goodreads · 2008-01-01
practical 4.50

The book is praised for its clear, step-by-step instructions and well-illustrated lessons. It is considered a valuable resource for beginners in clothing repair.

This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn basic clothing repair techniques. The instructions are easy to follow, and the illustrations make it simple to understand each step. Many readers appreciate the practical advice and the ability to save money by repairing their own clothes. However, some users might find the content too basic if they already have some sewing experience.

Quick quotes

    Twelve easy, well-illustrated lessons demonstrate how to mend clothes in the comfort of one's home.

    The easy to read, step-by-step language allows anyone to sew ripped hems, replace missing buttons, fix sweater snags and so much more.

    A basic, and beginner-friendly guide on repairing clothes.

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