Boro is a method of repair and reinforcement in which layers of scrap fabric are applied with a straight stitch. Boro is loved today for the way it adds texture and dimension to fabrics, whether it’s used to mend a garment or is incorporated into a work of textile art.
Boro is a favorite among visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and because it adds an intriguing textural element to favorite garments and home furnishings.
In this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments. Her approach is simple—the things you love are worth fixing. Rediscover your favorite items by giving them a new look and feel—while also being good to the environment. Her demonstrations and instructions make the process easy and enjoyable.
Boro is easy—all you need is one stitch, some fabric scraps, and a beloved item that needs repair (or just some new life!). The magic is in your creativity—What can you mend next?
Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in this book:
- Discover the pleasure of working with old fabrics and making classic neutrals come alive
- Be inspired to give old scraps of cloth new purpose, whether patching a well-loved skirt or a pair of jeans
- Learn to revive a faithful cloth bag, or even something knitted like a favorite pair of worn woolen socks
- And so much more!
There's no need to stop at reinforcement and repair. Remake an entire garment by artfully patching it here, there and everywhere. The more you patch, the more unique your garment becomes. This book will be just the start of giving new life to hundreds of old things!
About the Author:
Harumi Horiuchi is an expert in repurposing old fabrics to make bags and other goods and rejuvenate favorite garments, particularly linen. Horiuchi has co-authored other books in her native Japan on the joy of reworking and wearing old clothing.
