KATE SEKULES: writer, mending educator, activist, and historian - on the untold history of mending, why visible mending is a revolution and a badge of honor.

S4 Ep29 KATE SEKULES: writer, mending educator, activist, and historian - on the untold history of mending, why visible mending is a revolution and a badge of honor. 

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Pre-Loved Podcast: Kate Sekules

Today I’m speaking with Kate Sekules, the author of MEND! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto. Kate is a writer, mending educator, activist, and historian. It’s true, she’s doing a PHd in material culture and mending, and design history -- she will be a Dr. of mend culture! 

We talk about the untold history of mending, why visible mending is a revolution, and the mending community today. And if you like this one, you’re going to love her book -- it’s full of instructions for mending with photos, & stitch illustrations, and vintage lovers - you need this book for the detailed guide to dating pieces alone! It’s so good. 

Alright, let’s jump into our conversation. Thanks for listening, let’s dive right in!

All the Episode Links:

• @katesekules of @visiblemend
• Mend! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto
• Fashion Revolution 
• Elizabeth Cline on Pre-Loved Podcast
• Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Clothing
• Pre-Loved Podcast episode about the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
• payupfashion.com
• Pearly Kings and Queens
• @fie_derelsa
• Miriam Dym of Logo Removal Service
• James Veloria