Little Fixes — 54 Clever Ways to Extend the Life of Kids’ Clothes By Disney Powless
Sewing books pop up a lot on my radar (and this site). That’s in part because I like to sew (especially hand sew), but also because knowing how to mend …
Simply Imperfect — Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House By Robyn Griggs Lawrence
Those of us interested in making things last also often appreciate things that have been around a while. We also enjoy things that are handmade and things that are natural. …
Mending Matters — Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More By Katrina Rodabaugh
Many New Year’s resolutions take an abundance of determination and discipline. They involve making yourself do something that—while the results will make your happier—require doing something you won’t enjoy so …
Essential home repairs anyone can do — Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything
Well, “anyone” is a bit of a stretch, at least for some of the directions. When the instructions for fixing a running toilet say, “Remove the diaphragm screws and look …
Fix Your Clothes — The Sustainable Magic of Mending, Patching and Darning by Raleigh Briggs
There are lots of things (like taking care when laundering, wearing, and storing) we can do to help our clothes last. But if we’re serious about using an item of …