Visible Creative Mending by Flora Collingwood-Norris

Written by Flora Collingwood-Norris - guru of all things Visible Mending. Flora was meant to teach workshops for us at The Fluff when the pandemic hit! She promptly set about writing this exquisite book - full of utterly delightful inspiration! I LOVE IT! x Gillian x

Discover the joy of creative mending with "Visible Creative Mending" by Flora Collingwood-Norris! This wonderful book is your guide to transforming worn-out garments into unique works of art.

Whether you're a complete beginner eager to learn the basics of darning or a seasoned crafter looking to refine your skills, Flora's book offers a fresh and sustainable approach to revitalising your wardrobe.

Flora Collingwood-Norris, one of Scotland’s leading knitwear designers and visible mending experts, blends practicality with creativity, guiding you step-by-step through the process. With clear written instructions and accompanying photographs, you'll learn how to repair holes, mend ragged edges, add beautiful patterns, and breathe new life into garments you thought were beyond saving.

Flora’s reassuring and encouraging tone will fill you with the confidence to tackle any mending project. Drawing upon examples from her own portfolio and wardrobe, she demonstrates how to approach everything from the tiniest hole to extensive damage. You’ll pick up essential mending techniques, learn helpful tips and tricks, and feel empowered to customise your knitwear, no matter its current state.

By following Flora’s instructions and suggestions, you’ll be able to revive your beloved knitwear, create completely new looks, and wear them with pride. Soon, you’ll be looking forward to finding new opportunities to decorate!

Inside "Visible Creative Mending," you'll find:

• A comprehensive list of essential equipment
• Instructions for the best stitches for darning and embroidery
• Step-by-step guides for mending cuffs, edges, and holes
• Insights into how knitwear behaves and how to care for it properly
• Inspiration for colour and design choices

Book Details:

• Hardback
• 144 pages
• Approx. 241mm x 196mm
• Published in 2021 by Collingwood-Norris

It's worth noting that Flora has made the conscious decision not to sell her book through large online retailers like Amazon. This means you can only find it through small businesses like ourselves who share Flora's values and passion for handmade crafts.