The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook by Karen Farrington - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details:. Condition: Brand New. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781785944604. Publisher: BBC Books (Ebury Publishing). Age Range: Adult / General Interest. Overview. The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook by Karen Farrington is the official companion book to the beloved BBC series, bringing the show's gentle philosophy of mending, not binning, straight into your home. Written with warmth and practical clarity, and featuring a foreword from presenter Jay Blades, this sturdy hardback guide shows everyday readers how to tackle the kinds of repairs that keep treasured possessions, and the memories attached to them, alive for another generation to enjoy.. About the Book. Fans of The Repair Shop know the joy of watching a battered heirloom leave the Workshop of Dreams looking, and feeling, whole again. This 224-page handbook distils that same spirit into achievable, home-friendly projects. Karen Farrington draws on the expertise and ethos of the show's craftspeople to answer questions we all quietly wonder about: how do you replenish the stuffing in a much-loved teddy bear or sagging cushion? How do you lift a water mark from a wooden tabletop, or stop a favourite leather bag from cracking with age? Rather than requiring specialist tools or workshop skills, the book focuses on simple techniques using materials most people already have to hand. It covers furniture, textiles, leather, ceramics and metalware, organised so you can quickly find a solution for the item waiting in your hal...