Slow down, pick up a needle and thread, and discover the restorative joy of hand sewing with this inspiring collection of mindful and sustainable projects from Laura Strutt. Combining creativity with practical making, this book encourages you to embrace slower crafting techniques while creating beautiful items for your home, wardrobe and everyday life.

Featuring 35 thoughtfully designed projects, the book introduces a range of decorative hand-stitching techniques including visible mending, sashiko, boro, embroidery, thread doodling and abstract embroidery. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, breathe new life into existing textiles or simply enjoy the calming rhythm of stitching by hand, these projects offer a rewarding and accessible way to sew.

Create unique pieces for your home, including embroidered cushions, fabric bowls and decorative hoop art, or refresh your wardrobe with visible mending, stitched embellishments and creative upcycling ideas. Throughout the book, the focus is on making the most of what you already have, encouraging a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to crafting.

Perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike, this collection celebrates the simple pleasure of slowing down and creating something by hand.

Inside the Book:

• 35 mindful hand-sewing projects
• Techniques including sashiko, boro, visible mending and embroidery
• Creative projects for the home and wardrobe
• Sustainable upcycling and repair ideas
• Step-by-step instructions and inspiring photography
• Projects designed to develop hand-sewing skills while encouraging mindful making

Projects Include:

• Boro fabric bowls
• Embroidered cushion covers
• Decorative embroidery hoop art<
• Embellished hats and accessories
• Fabric-covered buttons with sashiko stitching
• Upcycled clothing projects
• Decorative repairs and visible mending techniques

Author: Laura Strutt

Laura Strutt is an experienced designer and the author of numerous popular craft books, including Tunisian Crochet for Beginners, Modern Crocheted Shawls & Wraps, Mini Quilting and Simple Hand Sewing. Passionate about accessible, enjoyable crafting, Laura creates projects that encourage creativity while fitting easily into everyday life. She lives in Suffolk with her husband and two children.

Pages: 128