Table of Contents
Foreword 13
Introduction 16
Authors Note 19
Chapter 1 Build 20
Start Where You Are 22
Pause 25
Assess 25
Organize 25
Inspire 26
Research 26
Gather 26
Donate 27
Care 27
Boundaries 28
Connection 28
Chapter 2 Make 32
How to Make: Tools, Materials, and Techniques 34
Stitched Sentiment: Moon Neck Lining 46
Illustrated Plant Pocket 52
Embroidered Poem Pocket 58
Redesign Vintage: Tablecloth Top 64
Redesign Patchwork: Zero-Waste Top 70
Upcycled Offcuts: Patchwork Tote 76
Chapter 3 Thrift (& dye) 86
How to Dye: Tools, Materials, and Techniques 88
Goldenrod Flowers: Wool Sweater 98
Black Walnut Hulls: Linen Pants 104
Queen Anne's Lace Flowers: Silk Tank Top 112
Flowering Quince Branches: Linen Top 118
Garden Flower Mix: Wool Sweater 124
Peppermint Leaves: Cotton Top 132
Yellow Onion Skins: Cotton Top 138
Avocado Pits & Skins: Raw Silk Pants 144
Chapter 4 Mend 154
How to Mend: Tools, Materials, and Techniques 156
Back Pocket Stitches 162
Upper Thigh/Inseam Stitches 168
Patchwork Pant Legs 174
Underarm Patches 180
Collar Repairs 186
Darn: Sweater 192
Darn: Gloves 198
Darn: Socks 204
Resources 215
Acknowledgments 220
About The Author 223