Mindful mending

Visible mending has been growing in popularity over the past few years. Who doesn't enjoy being able to repair a garment they love to give it a new life?! A someone who dislikes clothes shopping, I am all for making the clothes I have last as long as possible. Not only does visible mending renew your clothes, it also give them a fresh new look.

sashiko

Creative visible mending projects, darning and Swiss daring, and creative mending techniques.

Sashiko mending is a form of functional embroidery that originated from Japan. It was initially done to repair tears or rips in clothes and has now become an art form. Here’s how you can mend your ripped jeans using Sashiko.

Paul Chevallier on Instagram: "in general I am a big fan of visible mending but like right on the butt area I'll opt for a more covert approach. for a crotch rip I find it easier to just sew straight across the blown out seam rather than keep grain of the respective panels in mind- but for any other repair on a single panel it's best to go with grain! #sewing #mending #diyfashion #clothingrepair #handmadeclothing #fashiondesign #upcycling #upcycledfashion #sustainablefashion"

Practical Embroidery : Hand embroidery for mending. Decorative mending techniques and stitches : Embroidery for mending

Extreme mending, that’s what happens when you can’t let go. I can’t let go of this giant flannel shirt. I got it for a quarter at the Herkimer NY Goodwill… Read More

Working in the style of Japanese Boro mending with upcycled patches, I created a large visible mend that becomes the focal point of this thrifted denim shirt, thereby highlighting its age, worn nat…

Heather Whitworth on Instagram: "Mend it Monday — Challenge Accepted. The goal of mending is always to try to camouflage the mend enough to where you can’t tell it was mended in the first place. Another important tool in mending is understanding the material itself. Ask yourself, “what am I working with here?”With this mend, it was a lightweight woven cotton material. By following the warp (vertical strands) and weft (horizontal stands) to repair the hole and using a water soluble…

Mending inspiration, how to mend and new ideas to try! Give life to your favourite and worn garments

Kate Ward | Zen Stitching ™ ~ The Art of Mindful Mending on Instagram: "I've been referring back to this video so much in my workshops, that I thought it was time to re-share so that it's easy for you to find! You might be wondering the best way to approach opening your beautiful new skein of sashiko thread. Perhaps you have the patience to roll a tiny ball, but I certainly don't! Here's the quick and easy method I use to keep my threads from becoming a tangled mess. Stay tuned for parts…

Visible mending knitwear: knitted mending methods, Tools and materials, Benefits, Inspiration and Resources. All you need to start mending!

Kate Ward | Zen Stitching ™ ~ The Art of Mindful Mending on Instagram: "Discover the beauty of sashiko with a simple running stitch. 💙🧵🪡 Hi, I'm Kate, the creator of Zen Stitching. Our guide, "Sashiko Essentials: From First Stitch to Mastery," will take you from your first stitch to mastering this traditional Japanese art. I believe in starting where you are and using what you have. Let’s enjoy the joy of creativity mindfully, respecting our environment and the rich cultural heritage…

Learn how to fix your clothes in a unique and fun way with our visible mending tutorial. Start upcycling your wardrobe with Gathered.