JANELLE HANNA • Jean Genius: Repair, Restyle and Repurpose Your Denim
Jean Genius by Janelle Hanna is a practical and inspiring guide to repairing, restyling and repurposing denim, filled with creative ideas for giving well-worn jeans and other denim pieces a new lease of life.
I worked with Janelle many years ago during my time at Fat Face, so I'm particularly pleased to have her first book in the collection. With 15 years' experience designing for well-known brands and a particular expertise in denim and circular design, she brings both creativity and real technical knowledge to the subject.
Rather than discarding a favourite pair of jeans when they're worn or no longer quite right, Jean Genius encourages you to look at them differently — repairing, adapting and transforming the denim into something you'll want to use or wear again.
Inside the book
Janelle takes you through a range of accessible techniques for repairing, visible mending, restyling and repurposing denim.
You'll discover ways to patch and mend much-loved jeans, alter their shape to create a fresh silhouette, or take unwanted denim apart and transform it completely.
Projects include ideas for creating new garments and useful accessories such as tote bags and bucket hats, giving you plenty of inspiration for working with both existing denim pieces and smaller remnants.
Why we recommend it
What I particularly like about Jean Genius is the idea that a garment doesn't have to reach the end of its life simply because it's worn, damaged or no longer quite your style.
The combination of practical techniques and creative projects encourages you to experiment with denim, embrace visible repairs and see the possibilities in cloth you already have.
It's a lovely companion for anyone who enjoys dressmaking but would also like to repair more, waste less and become more confident about adapting the clothes already in their wardrobe.
About the author
Janelle Hanna spent 15 years designing collections for established fashion brands before founding White Weft, her ethical denim business creating accessories with minimal environmental impact. Jean Genius is her first book.
Book details
Author: Janelle Hanna
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Subject: Denim • Repair • Restyling • Repurposing
