I like this book for beginners, it is sound, practical, easy to read and use guide. The instructions are easy to understand without previous experience and the illustrations are clear.
Stitch it, Don't Ditch It, a book By Mary V Morton and Jeanna Wigger.
"Simple hand-drawn repairs to help you love your clothes for longer"
"Everything you need to know about mending, from fixing a button, a torn seam, patching a hole or a snag in a sweater. This is a step by step guide on how to mend 90 percent of your wardrobe." (from the book cover")
