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The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear
  • Publisher: Quadrille
  • Edition: BB Hardback
  • Publication: 27 August 2026
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781837833085
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 162x216 mm
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: £17.99
  • Series: The Great British Sewing Bee
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The Great British Sewing Bee: Repair and Re-wear

£17.99

How to Sustainably Mend, Upcycle and Care for your Clothes by Caroline Akselson (Author)

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Book Description

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 long

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.

About the Author

About Caroline Akselson

Caroline Akselson runs an independent, London-based sewing company. Having studied costume design, she has a wealth of knowledge on garment construction and has independently worked for a number of high-profile clients, including Lulu Guinness, Kate Spade, the Hamilton musical and the Aladdin musical. She teaches and speaks about sewing and sustainability throughout London, inspiring people to make their own clothes and lead a more sustainable life through sewing.



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