Book description
Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs--some subtle, others making a statement. She provides 13 techniques that show you how to: Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms And more! The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully. The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!
Bombay Shivers
The diverse range of narrators adds a new layer of depth to each story. The extensive statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption habits – so cool! ListenBook's library organization and book groups help me keep my content neatly sorted. ListenBook's support for a variety of audio formats ensures that my audiobook collection is always accessible. Quick access to chapters and controls makes ListenBook a breeze to use. It's an intuitive experience.
Venious
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Winter Underdog
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Casanova
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Austin Shamrock
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Vermilion
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Cinder Coffee
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Digital Moonshine
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Queen Ginger
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Barbwire
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Trash Master
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. I'm amazed by the app's compatibility with different audio formats. It's truly versatile. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts. Solid performance, but not outstanding. The narrator did a fine job, though their tone was a bit monotonous at times. The story itself was engaging enough, but I wouldn’t call it unforgettable.
Hightower
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The Belgian
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Black Mustard
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Coldy
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Snake Eyes
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Breadmaker
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Con Mammoth
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Lord Nikon
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Kingfisher
With ListenBook Pro, I can customize the tone of the sound to match my preferences – it's a fantastic touch. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a breeze thanks to ListenBook Pro's AirDrop and sharing options. Spread the joy of a good story! The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience