{"product_id":"visible-mending-sweater-repair-kit-silk-embroidery-cashmere-patch-applique-wool-needle-felting-upcycle","title":"Creative Repair Kit - visible mending with silk, cashmere \u0026 wool","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn a hole or stain into an opportunity to be creative with visible mending, using one or more of the techniques in this kit, which includes embroidery, patch applique, and needle-felting, a repair can be wearable art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hole could be patched with a swatch of pure cashmere, or with Bondaweb shapes cut from the cashmere to be used to form an applique design, and finished with a little embroidery.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a stick and stitch patch to add an embroidery design or perhaps needle felting, or even a combination of the two. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA couple of the photo's show a repair I made on one of my cashmere sweaters using items from this kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere is no right or wrong way to invisible mending, just a willingness to try and explore the creative process. And the knitted cashmere pieces included can always be used for practice, before attempting a repair on the actual item. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe virtues to be gained from visible mending are numerous.. The instigating benefit of keeping a beloved item wearable for longer, has a well-being bonus that the act of mending is a relaxing mindful activity. And the sense of creative accomplishment is in itself a joy when wearing a transformed, and now unique  to you,  item. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat is quite a lot of \"feel good\" from simply adding some eye-appeal. There is nothing to loose but a lot to gain by having the willingness to try. Plus letting your imagination fly is a lot of fun! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #228899;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery ring 3 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage pure silk threads - 4 x 12 threads approx. 1 metre each (colours may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarris Tweed wool yarn - loom ends x 18 with needle (colours may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater soluble stick \u0026amp; stitch patches - 21 designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure cashmere pieces - various sizes and colours for under patches and top applique (colours and sizes will vary as due to availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBondaweb - for applique approx A5 size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle felting pad - 100% pure sheep's wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool felt fabric to cover pad and cardboard base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelting needles x 2 - medium 38 star \/ fine 40 twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool, merino wool\/ silk roving tops - various and mixed colours (will vary as due to availability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool comb - to remove pilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCedar wood heart - natural moth repellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in food safe container - can be washed and re-use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #228899;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo instructions are included since these are readily available online for every craft if needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #228899;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% cashmere, wool, silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tie Lilys CatcH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56041117974909,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0135\/2309\/1514\/files\/knitwear-creative-repair-kit-for-embroidery-patch-applique-needle-felting.jpg?v=1747932697","url":"https:\/\/hogsandlilys.co.uk\/products\/visible-mending-sweater-repair-kit-silk-embroidery-cashmere-patch-applique-wool-needle-felting-upcycle","provider":"Hogs \u0026 Lilys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}