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The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook Kindle Edition

by Karen Farrington (Author), Jay Blades (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 3,260 ratings

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE HIT BBC SERIES

BBC’s The Repair Shop is a place where Britain’s most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Their shared love of craft has helped hundreds of people recover and relive cherished memories, and inspired millions to rediscover their own prized possessions. The skill required to properly restore those items may be beyond most of us, but there are small things we can all do to care for the items we love the most. How do you replenish the stuffing in your child’s beloved, tatty teddy bear, for instance? Or remove a water mark left on your wooden table? What’s the best way to prevent your leather from cracking?

Direct from the Repair Shop's 'Workshop of Dreams', this ‘make do and mend’ guide collects advice and stories from each of the show’s experts, to help you understand and care for those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house or gathering dust in the garage. Whether it’s wood, ceramics, leather or silverware, you will get to know your materials, tools and terms from Britain’s best, as the Repair Shop experts share their tips on restoring and conserving, reveal their favourite tools, and provide a series of small, manageable projects that help tackle the most common problems that occur in their given medium. Their book, like the show it accompanies, with help you safeguard your sentimental legacy for generations to come.

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    184 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    BBC Digital
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  5. Publication date
    25 July 2019
  6. File size
    29.0 MB
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It is my considered opinion that The Repair Shop is far and away the best programme on British television. -- Stephen Fry

The absolute best show on telly -- Richard Osman

About the Author

Karen Farrington is the author of over 40 books, including two bestselling titles with The Repair Shop. Her other books include the Springwatch Almanac, The Ambridge Chronicles, and Murder Mystery and My Family.

Jay Blades is a TV Presenter, Social Entrepreneur, Community leader and furniture designer. He co-founded the award winning social organisation Out of The Dark, a charity dedicated to teaching disadvantaged youngsters practical skills. Jay is best known for his furniture up-cycling on BBC One’s Money For Nothing and as presenter of the award-winning BBC Two series The Repair Shop.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NDRQ51M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BBC Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 25 July 2019
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 29.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473531963
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 3,260 ratings

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  • LHG Fromant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2024
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    A very good informative book
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2024
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    Watch the TV series and very pleased with the book
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  • Elizabeth Sarah Payne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Help me learn
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book helped me learn about repairing any items that are damage and restore them as they were good as new.
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  • Mr. J. Severn
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good coffee-table book, not so much a "handbook".
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This is a nice book for the coffee-table, to dip into from time to time. It mixes stories from the Repair Shop with one-page lists of simple DIY tips and terminology. But it isn't really a "handbook", as described. The stories do focus mostly on the practical aspects of the repairs, showing how the experts tackled them. But a handbook would give a lot more of the practical tips and more detail.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Ren Robin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2023
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    There's lots of hints and tips to follow and, as it's one of our favourite programmes on TV, is a pleasure to read
    4 people found this helpful
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  • JKath1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Repair Shop
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 March 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book is only trading off the TV show not value for money
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  • Sandy Shore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain Book !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 July 2024
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Great quality used edition of the Repair Shop make do and mend. Slight delay with receiving the book which was not the fault of the seller. Very quick to respond to my enquiry. Happy Customer !
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  • Mrs C M Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 January 2021
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    This is a fascinating book for those who hate today's throwaway society and who are interested in the repair and restoration of objects and furniture. I particularly love the section by the teddy bear ladies and have since been inspired to restore an elderly bear and a 1950s doll.
    However do not expect the book to be a complete manual of repair or restoration. Although there are basic hints and tips you will also need to do additional research on specific techniques.
    A worthwhile and inspiring read!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • JohnnyBee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Repair shop: guide for broken things
    Reviewed in Germany on 3 September 2019
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    The book is as nice as the series, and also give good advice on how the repair broken things. Very useful for home and garden. Love it!
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  • Sooty Cat
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
    Reviewed in Canada on 4 January 2025
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    Interesting book
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  • Mrs. Malvine Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars The quickness of receiving the book.
    Reviewed in France on 1 May 2021
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    Really pleased with the book. Lots of useful information in it.
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  • Mr EH Tomiczek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Spain on 25 January 2020
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    Good book
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  • Rangersmith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love The Repair Shop.
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 June 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    My wife and I love The Repair Shop TV show. If you haven't watched it - you should. This book just added to the enjoyment.
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