Abstract

Darning brooches are a way to preserve beloved clothes and fabrics. Noguchi Hikaru, the pioneer of darning, introduces how to make brooches without a pattern and with virtually no chance of failure. This needlework allows you to pursue your passions using only mending techniques, fostering a sense of attachment. Noguchi Hikaru, active on television and in magazines, clearly explains how to make darning brooches with accompanying photos. From beginners to intermediate crafters, you can learn the joy of creating while simultaneously mastering mending techniques, all at your own pace. One of the charms of darning brooches is that they allow you to preserve beloved clothes and accessories that you couldn't bear to throw away. We'll explain how to make them using fabric and thread you already have at home.

Author’s Information

Textile designer. Founder of the knitwear brand "hikaru noguchi" and head of the Darning Association. After graduating from Musashino Art University, she studied textile design at a university in the UK. Based in Japan, the UK, and South Africa, she presents knitwear collections in the fashion world, including interior design. She is expanding her activities to include textile-related design, consulting, and writing around the world. In recent years, she has been instrumental in popularizing darning, teaching many people in classes and workshops both domestically and internationally. She is constantly researching original darning techniques and also produces original darning mushrooms and stitching threads.