"On Mending: Stories of Damage and Repair" by Celia Pym

We love this book and the work of Celia Pym. Be inspired by the art of darning. This book is an unpretentious celebration of the worthiness of taking time to observe the details and respect the stories apparent in the wear of our clothing. It's about mending for continuity and change. It's not a guide to mending or a "how to" book but will give you the confidence to tackle mending to demonstrate your care.

“Mending work builds on what is left behind. It’s not replacing, or remaking, or cutting apart and putting back together, instead it is slow work that makes things better. It conjures an unhurried recovery or change. In textiles, the act of mending wear-and-tear, thinning cloth or accidental damage builds on what already exists, anchoring threads and yarn into the robust healthy fabric and filling in the holes or reinforcing the areas that are weak.”

Designed by Fraser Muggeridge studio and photography Michele Panzeri