{"title":"Learn to mend with ELF – mending books, kits and workshops","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-component instance-5\" id=\"text05\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eLearn how to mend your clothes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eMy book \u003ca title=\"Modern Mending book\" href=\"modern-mending-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/a\u003e has 272 pages of mending instructions and inspiration, with step-by-step photos and diagrams. I also sell other authors' \u003ca title=\"mending books\" href=\"\/collections\/books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emending books\u003c\/a\u003e that I think offer something special and different to what's in my book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/products\/ELFiesecondedition.jpg?v=1623752015\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"286\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003ePrefer to learn from a person rather than a book? I love teaching mending workshops in person and online. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.erinlewisfitzgerald.com\/#contact\"\u003eSubscribe to my mailing list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto hear about new workshops first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eOnline workshops are temporarily paused (you'll see them marked SOLD OUT below), but I'm hoping to start them up again soon. Email me at elf@modernmending.com if you'd like to request an online workshop topic, or use the chat window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eYou can also email me if you'd like me to teach a mending workshop for your organisation.\u003cbr\u003eI'll send you my workshop and event guide with all the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-component instance-5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eUpcoming in-person workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-15\" id=\"text15\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Darn Good Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 July 2026, Footscray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool of Sewing \u0026amp; Upcycling\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-15\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eTake a deep dive into the art of darning and learn a variety of methods for darning by hand, including weaving and blanket-stitch darning (e.g. honeycomb darning).\u003cbr\u003eBookings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/schoolofsewingandupcycling.com.au\/product\/a-darn-good-time-with-erin-lewis-fitzgerald\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p\"\u003eFind my recommended supplies for this workshop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/a-darn-good-time\" title=\"A Darn Good Time recommended workshop supplies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e (students get a 10% shop discount when they preorder supplies).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-component instance-15\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"modern-mending-book","title":"Modern Mending – book by Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald (second edition, signed copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mending \u003c\/em\u003ethe book: bigger, better and with a new low price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI purchased a large quantity of books at a discount, and I'm passing on the savings to you.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Australian second edition of Modern Mending has 272 pages and the following new bits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 extra pages (but 36 more in terms of content \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e we did some clever reorganising to fit in more tutorials!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'This goes with that', featuring nine common fabric types with actual-size photographs and descriptions of the best fabrics, yarns, threads, needles and techniques to mend them with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethree new case studies (now 25 in total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efive new step-by-step tutorials:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScotch and honeycomb darning (three methods + heaps of suggestions for variations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecret patch (invisible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epatch for thin socks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new shoe-mending inspiration section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean index (with a section listing all the potentially invisible mending techniques and their page numbers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Australia, we send millions of tonnes of clothing to landfill each year, and our clothing consumption is one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending and it’s never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive guide to mending clothes that combines creativity, sustainability and fun. Inside you'll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions for a wide range of mending techniques, with full-colour process photographs, illustrated diagrams and troubleshooting tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estitching (2 knot methods + 17 stitch methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epatching (6 methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edarning (8 methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle felting (4 methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emachine darning (2 methods)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 extra tutorials and sets of tips for buttons, snags, ladders, zippers and shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 case studies of mended garments, with the story behind each repair and the techniques and materials used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 sections full of mending guidance and motivation (I like to think of them as paper-based hugs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThoughts Before Mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Around with a Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTools of the Trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric 101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Goes With That (common fabric types with actual-size photographs and descriptions of the best fabrics, yarns, threads, needles and techniques to mend them with)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Prevention \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShare the Love \u0026amp; Increase Your Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould I Redo it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMending for Others \u0026amp; Valuing Your Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 interviews with inspirational modern menders from around the world, with photographs of their work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups of tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 amusing cat photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 references to the Incredible Hulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 zillion helpful tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This is a signed copy of the book; please specify in the comments at checkout if you would like the inscription to be addressed to a particular person. If you would prefer no signature, you can specify that, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Affirm Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31155269468257,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/products\/MMsecondedition-2.jpg?v=1613980861"},{"product_id":"modern-mending-masterclass-live-online","title":"Modern Mending masterclass LIVE online","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you have holes in your clothes and don't know how to fix them? Would you prefer to learn mending from a human and not a book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make your clothes better than new with me, professional mender Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald, author of the book \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, in this fun, interactive course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMend with new friends and get motivated to bust through your mending mountain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide range of mending techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learn visible and invisible mending methods \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e– including \u003c\/span\u003ehand stitching, patching, darning and needle felting \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e and how and when to combine them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask questions and have them answered right away, and chat with other students and see what they're mending. Former students say the live-session format increases motivation; by making time for mending, you're more likely to get it done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand cam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch my hands at work while I demonstrate mending tools and techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic computer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch me draw on students' before photos (damaged items that need mending) and illustrate specific mending solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCourse textbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce and expand on what you learn in class with the course textbook, which you can refer to at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course is suitable for ages 15 and up; no mending experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecordings\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass sessions will be recorded and available for viewing for up to \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e after each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur textbook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the course textbook (my dream come true!) and we will be referring to it often. If you don't already have a copy, you can purchase it here or from your favourite local bookseller.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure you have a copy before the course begins, either an \u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book - Australian second edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAustralian edition\u003c\/a\u003e (ISBN \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9781925972290) or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.searchpress.com\/book\/9781782219606\/modern-mending\" title=\"Modern Mending - UK\/US editions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUK\/US edition\u003c\/a\u003e (ISBN \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9781782219606).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClass dates \u0026amp; times\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday evenings, 6-8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC + 10), x 6 sessions.\u003cbr\u003eClick \u003ca title=\"time converter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/worldclock\/converter.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to find the local time conversion for your region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first five sessions are devoted to specific techniques. The last session is open, where you can work on your mending projects with my guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 July 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e introduction + hand stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 July 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e patching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 August 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e darning part 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 August 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e darning part 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 August 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e needle felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 August 2021:\u003c\/strong\u003e open session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course doesn't cover machine darning, as I can't provide sewing machines or safely supervise your use of them online. But I've written incredibly detailed machine-darning instructions in the book, should you wish to learn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've created a \u003ca href=\"modern-mending-starter-kit\" title=\"starter kit\" data-mce-href=\"modern-mending-starter-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estarter kit\u003c\/a\u003e (optional) that I will mail to Australian students in July before the course begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're welcome to purchase only the individual items you need from this shop, upgrade to fancier supplies if you wish, or get similar supplies locally if you're not in lockdown\/quarantine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny physical items ordered at the same time as the kit (e.g. a book or additional supplies) will be shipped with the kit in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents\u003c\/strong\u003e (colours and fabrics will vary):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"prym-combi-card-needle-set-for-hand-sewing-embroidery-amp-darning-set-of-50-needles-with-threader\" title=\"combination pack of 50 hand-sewing needles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecombination pack of 50 hand-sewing needles\u003c\/a\u003e (sewing, embroidery and darning) with needle threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"scanfil-mending-wool-15m-2-ply-wool-nylon-blend-mending-yarn\" title=\"Scanfil mending wool\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool mending yarn for darning\u003c\/a\u003e x 1 colour*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"corriedale-wool-fleece-for-needle-felting\" title=\"Corriedale wool fleect for needle felting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool fleece for needle felting\u003c\/a\u003e x 2 colours*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"mystery-foam-block-needle-felting-surface\" title=\"foam block for needle felting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efoam block for needle felting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"dry-felting-needles-size-38-triangular-pack-of-4\" title=\"felting needles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efelting needles\u003c\/a\u003e x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"steam-a-seam-2-lite-double-stick-fusible-web\" title=\"Steam-a-Seam 2 Lite double-stick fusible web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteam-A-Seam 2 Lite double-stick fusible web\u003c\/a\u003e - 12x15cm piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"rooftop-honey-beeswax-block-15g\" title=\"Rooftop Honey 15g beeswax block\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRooftop honey 15g beeswax block\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estranded cotton embroidery floss for stitching\/darning x 2 colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassorted fabric scraps for patching \u003cspan\u003eand practising needle felting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you're vegan, let me know in the comments at checkout and I'll substitute the animal products for vegan ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included in the kit \/ please BYO\u003c\/strong\u003e (but if you are stuck in quarantine or lockdown and can't get these things, let me know):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecup or pot of tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomputer with a decent internet connection and webcam or a smartphone that can run Zoom teleconferencing software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclothes or other fabric in need of mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"sharp scissors\" href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esharp scissors\u003c\/a\u003e (ideally one pair for fabric\/thread only and another to cut cardboard and sticky stuff)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"matildas-own-curved-safety-pins-pack-of-100\" title=\"safety pins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esafety pins\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"tulip-shizuku-glass-head-pins-set-of-10\" title=\"fabric pins\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efabric pins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etea towel or other tightly woven cotton fabric to use as a mending sampler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall piece of thin cardboard (e.g. cereal box or business card) to use as a patch template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclothes iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the course textbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional tools and materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"darning-mushrooms\" title=\"darning mushrooms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edarning mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e or a small orange or other citrus fruit if you'll be darning socks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"embroidery-hoop-bamboo\" title=\"embroidery hoop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eembroidery hoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"thimbles\" title=\"thimbles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethimble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"fabric-marking tool\" href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/fabric-marking-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efabric-marking tool\u003c\/a\u003e (e.g. water-erasable pen or fabric chalk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/eezy-fabric-comb\" title=\"fabric comb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efabric comb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/prym-snag-wizard-extra-fine-snag-repair-needle\" title=\"snag repair needle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esnag repair needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerms \u0026amp; conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you wish to withdraw from this course, you must notify me at least 7 days before the course begins in order to obtain a refund. Refund requests may be submitted to elf@modernmending.com - a refund will be made less a $10 administration charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo refunds will be provided for class kits or books, and no partial refunds will be provided for missed sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the event of a course cancellation all fees will be refunded in full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Modern Mending","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32614465208417,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/products\/ELFiesecondedition.jpg?v=1623752015"},{"product_id":"modern-mending-starter-kit","title":"Modern Mending starter kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eI created this basic starter kit for students enrolled in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/learn-with-elf\" title=\"Learn with ELF\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/learn-with-elf\"\u003eModern Mending masterclass\u003c\/a\u003e when access to shops was limited. But now, by popular demand, you can purchase the kit without needing to enrol in the course.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe starter kit is a sampler containing a bit of everything you need to try out stitching, patching, darning and needle-felting techniques. \u003cstrong\u003eThe kit does not include instructions for these techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e; I recommend that you purchase the kit and the \u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebook\u003c\/a\u003e together, or for someone who already owns the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit contents (colours will vary):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"prym-combi-card-needle-set-for-hand-sewing-embroidery-amp-darning-set-of-50-needles-with-threader\" title=\"Prym Combi Card\" data-mce-href=\"prym-combi-card-needle-set-for-hand-sewing-embroidery-amp-darning-set-of-50-needles-with-threader\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecombination pack of 50 hand-sewing needles\u003c\/a\u003e (sewing, embroidery and darning) with needle threader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"scanfil-mending-wool-15m-2-ply-wool-nylon-blend-mending-yarn\" title=\"Scanfil mending yarn for darning\" data-mce-href=\"scanfil-mending-wool-15m-2-ply-wool-nylon-blend-mending-yarn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScanfil mending yarn for darning\u003c\/a\u003e* x 1 colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"corriedale-wool-fleece-for-needle-felting\" title=\"wool fleece for needle felting\" data-mce-href=\"corriedale-wool-fleece-for-needle-felting\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewool fleece for needle felting\u003c\/a\u003e* x 2 colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mystery-foam-block-needle-felting-surface\" title=\"foam block for needle felting\" data-mce-href=\"mystery-foam-block-needle-felting-surface\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efoam block for needle felting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"dry-felting-needles-size-38-triangular-pack-of-4\" title=\"felting needles\" data-mce-href=\"dry-felting-needles-size-38-triangular-pack-of-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efelting needles\u003c\/a\u003e x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"steam-a-seam-2-lite-double-stick-fusible-web\" title=\"Steam-A-Seam 2 Lite double-stick fusible web\" data-mce-href=\"steam-a-seam-2-lite-double-stick-fusible-web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteam-A-Seam 2 Lite double-stick fusible web\u003c\/a\u003e - 12x15cm piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"rooftop-honey-beeswax-block-15g\" title=\"Rooftop Honey beeswax\" data-mce-href=\"rooftop-honey-beeswax-block-15g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRooftop Honey 15g beeswax block\u003c\/a\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDMC stranded cotton embroidery floss for stitching\/darning x 2 colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eassorted fabric scraps for patching and practising needle felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* If you're vegan, let me know in the comments at checkout and I'll substitute the wool products for vegan ones and omit the beeswax.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach kit comes in an Earthpak cardboard gift box, made in Australia from 100% recycled materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional extras:\u003c\/h3\u003e\nNot included but available for purchase, should you wish to upgrade:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modern-mending.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/modern-mending-book\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modern-mending.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/modern-mending-book\"\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/a\u003e the book (the course textbook)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/matildas-own-curved-safety-pins-pack-of-100\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/matildas-own-curved-safety-pins-pack-of-100\"\u003esafety pins\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/tulip-shizuku-glass-head-pins-set-of-10\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/tulip-shizuku-glass-head-pins-set-of-10\"\u003efabric pins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/darning-mushrooms\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/darning-mushrooms\"\u003edarning mushroom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"embroidery-hoop-bamboo\" title=\"embroidery hoop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eembroidery hoop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"klasse-professional-cut-embroidery-scissors-115mm\" title=\"scissors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003escissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/thimbles\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/products\/thimbles\"\u003ethimble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/fabric-marking-tools\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/fabric-marking-tools\"\u003efabric-marking tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"fabric comb\" href=\"eezy-fabric-comb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efabric comb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"snag repair needle\" href=\"prym-snag-wizard-extra-fine-snag-repair-needle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esnag repair needle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick here to see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"all products\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eall products\u003c\/a\u003e available in the shop. Let me know at checkout which additional items you would like bundled inside the kit box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talkbox.impactapp.com.au\/contacts\/form?foid=ANl5ULpLJKE4imZJ4nbAag==\/\" title=\"Modern Mending mailing list\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSign up for the Modern Mending mailing list\u003c\/a\u003e to be notified of upcoming mending courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Modern Mending","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37658252968115,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/products\/MMkitbox.jpg?v=1623752079"},{"product_id":"modern-mending-book-bargain-bin","title":"Modern Mending book  –  bargain bin (imperfect but still awesome)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOccasionally I receive copies of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"modern-mending-book\"\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with imperfect covers (not pictured). The books are new and in otherwise mint condition, but the covers have a few odd marks and other quirks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than return them, only to have them destroyed, I make them available here at a discounted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd occasionally I botch my author signature (whoops!) and have to apply some visible mending. Those books go in the bargain bin, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the main \u003ca href=\"modern-mending-book\" title=\"Modern Mending the book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mending\u003c\/em\u003e book page\u003c\/a\u003e for book details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Affirm Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37720311955635,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/products\/MMsecondedition-4.jpg?v=1637739559"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/6499\/9777\/collections\/ELFie_office_hours.jpg?v=1613980991","url":"https:\/\/modernmending.com\/collections\/learn-to-mend-with-elf.oembed","provider":"Modern Mending","version":"1.0","type":"link"}