{"product_id":"mending-matters","title":"Mending Matters","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eMending Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eBy Katrina Rodabaugh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eStitch, patch, and repair your favourite garments with creativity and care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eMending Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is a modern, inspiring guide to repairing clothing—especially denim—through simple, beautiful techniques that honour both tradition and personal expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eBlending practical instruction with thoughtful reflection, this book 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