Welcome to Make & Mend! This book shows how with a little knowledge and a little creativity you can make a wide range of fantastic items from those old jeans you can't bear to throw away. Whether its a cushion cover from a coat a tote bag from a torn dress or a neck tie from a negligee there's no need to throw it away. A bit of know how and a few ideas and you can create gorgeous items with a completely personal stamp. Packed full of projects from aprons to curtains t-shirts to jewellery we show you how to turn a bag of scraps into wearable beautiful and personalised items. Each project offers step by step guides to make successful pieces as well as a wealth of information and encouragement to be as creative as possible and push your skills in a direction you might never have thought of. Includes patterns illustrations tips and advice as well as a thorough grounding in the basics of hand and machine sewing and a fully stocked resources section. Each project is designed and illustrated to be as fun interesting and as beautiful as possible. And the best bit is...you made it yourself!