The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear

How to Sustainably Mend, Upcycle and Care for your Clothes
By Caroline Akselson

Discover the joy of giving your favourite clothes a new lease of life with The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear

This beginner-friendly guide empowers you to repair, upcycle and care for your cherished garments, ensuring they last longer.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Key hand sewing stitches for repairs

• Techniques like darning, patching, visible mending, and overdyeing to rejuvenate faded garments

• Creative upcycling ideas to breathe new life into your clothes

• Sustainable ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle fabric, and tips for laundering garments responsibly

Packed with practical advice and step-by-step illustrations, Repair and Re-wear is your go-to resource for loving your clothes more and sewing with purpose. Embrace the sustainable fashion movement and make a positive impact, one stitch at a time.

The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear is published in Australia on 1 September and available for pre-order now!

Suzie London created over 100 technical step-by-step and decorative illustrations for The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear.