Darning: Repair, Make, Mend
Darning: Repair, Make, Mend
Learn the art of visible mending with Hikaru Noguchi's cult darning book, featuring 12 detailed techniques to extend the life of your favourite garments and reduce textile waste, a core value for Socko.
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Climate change is making us rethink how we use resources, and moving away from fast fashion by reusing and mending our clothes has become a mark of pride. This book embraces visible mending, akin to embroidery and embellishment, that will make your favourite clothing even more personal and save it from landfill.
Traditional English darning is covered, as are several variations, including reversible darns for cuffs and collars, sashiko mending for jeans, and tambourine darns for just about anywhere. This is the first UK edition of the cult darning book by Hikaru Noguchi, who has become a guru of visible darning in Japan. This detailed step-by-step guide makes the methods easy to follow, even for non-sewers. The stylish photography showcases the artistic and minimalist style of the designer’s work. The author outlines her own inspirations from the work of Rachael Matthews and Celia Pym.
- Fully illustrated with colour photography throughout and detailed step-by-step images by photographers Wakana Baba and Noriaki Moriya. The techniques are easy to follow, even for beginners, with plenty of inspiration for adventurous menders.
- Twelve darning techniques are covered in detail with step-by-step instructions: • Seed stitch • Square darning • Reversible darns • Seed and square darn • Triangular darns • English darning • Accordion darning • Appliqué • Reverse appliqué • Chain darning • Honeycomb Darning • Decorative Tambourine darning
- Ten chapters cover mending sweaters, shirts, denim, items in the home, and accessories such as scarves and bags.
About the author: Hikaru Noguchi moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles. After completing her studies at Middlesex University, she developed new and innovative textiles for furnishings, scarves, bags, and garments with a number of designers, including Tom Dixon, Top Shop, and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York, and many other stores. Hikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her work is sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and elsewhere. Other publications include Made in France, Marabout, and Knitting, Murdoch Books.
"My number 1 mending book" - Emma, Founder of Socko
About Our Brand Socko
Socko tackles the often-overlooked issue of textile waste within everyday essentials, specifically focusing on socks. In a world grappling with the environmental impact of fast fashion, Socko provides a solution for durable, comfortable footwear that actively diverts materials from landfill, offering a more responsible choice for consumers.
What truly sets Socko apart is their innovative material composition, which transforms discarded resources into high-performance products. Their socks are made from a blend of 50% pre-consumer garment cutting waste cotton, 33% polyester from recycled plastic bottles, and 17% ECONYL® regenerated nylon from fishing nets, ensuring both exceptional durability and comfort.
Beyond material innovation, Socko champions a repair culture, a tangible commitment to longevity that extends the life of their products. Every pair includes a mending kit and darning instructions, empowering customers to participate in reducing textile waste and fostering a more sustainable consumption behaviour.