{"product_id":"make-thrift-mend-stitch-patch-darn-plant-dye-love-your-wardrobe-9781419743993","title":"Make Thrift Mend: Stitch, Patch, Darn, Plant-Dye \u0026 Love Your Wardrobe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake Thrift Mend\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, slow fashion influencer Katrina Rodabaugh, bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMending Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, teaches readers how to mend, patch, dye, and alter clothing for an environmentally conscious, reimagined wardrobe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era of disposable clothing, \u003ci\u003eMake Thrift Mend \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a transformative alternative. Katrina Rodabaugh presents a holistic 3-step strategy to transition away from fast fashion: \u003cb\u003eMake\u003c\/b\u003e (creating new pieces with intention), \u003cb\u003eThrift\u003c\/b\u003e (curating a second-hand wardrobe), and \u003cb\u003eMend\u003c\/b\u003e (honoring and repairing what we already own).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide is packed with clear color photographs and instructions, featuring step-by-step tutorials on visible mending and sashiko-inspired stitching. It goes further than her previous work by introducing the world of natural dyes. Rodabaugh demonstrates how to use kitchen scraps and foraged plants to refresh stained or faded garments, giving them a second life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a craft book, it is a manifesto for intentional living. It includes \"closet-cleansing\" exercises to help readers define their personal style and reduce consumption. By focusing on the beauty of the well-worn and the hand-repaired, Rodabaugh proves that a sustainable wardrobe is not just an environmental necessity, but a deeply rewarding creative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katrina Rodabaugh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harry N. Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419743993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatrina Rodabaugh \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning artist, writer, and a leading voice in the sustainable fashion movement. She is the author of three books, including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eMending Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and her latest guide to a conscious wardrobe, \u003ci\u003eMake Thrift Mend\u003c\/i\u003e. With an MFA in Creative Writing and a background in Environmental Studies, Katrina's work sits at the intersection of craft, sustainability, and social practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2013, she has lived by her \"Make Thrift Mend\" philosophy--focusing on mending, natural plant dyes, and ethical fashion. Her work has been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. Katrina currently lives in a 200-year-old farmhouse in New York's Hudson Valley, where she tends to dye gardens, raises chickens, and teaches workshops in her converted barn studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Katrina Rodabaugh \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47858815893661,"sku":"9781419743993","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a5c4ca4d-6ec1-408e-908f-12204982b98b.jpg?v=1776860891","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/make-thrift-mend-stitch-patch-darn-plant-dye-love-your-wardrobe-9781419743993","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}