Patch mending

How do you decide which darning/mending technique to use? Some questions to consider: -is the patch going to be visible or will it blend in? -what type of garment are you repairing? -how much time do you want to spend mending? When it comes to mending, there is never an exact yes or no answer. It is (almost) always th

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Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

Darning Tips for mending I'd place a self fabric patch (or as closes as possible) behind the mend instead of paper.... Also good for machine mend / darning.

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

Such a bad idea to drape my linen over a lamp, however accidental it was (no I was not smoking!) I am going to mend it. Once you've found a suitable patch (best to use self-fabric if you can) fold in the edges. Mitering is the neatest way to do the corners. Pin it in place on both sides so it doesn't shift while you'r

Darning is basically small-scale weaving. It isn’t difficult but like anything else, it takes practice but is incredible satisfying. You will need to buy a darning mushroom, although I have…

There are numerous ways to protect the environment, and it's up to us to choose the most suitable methods to contribute and help our planet. This is especially crucial now, given the many factors contributing to climate change and the degradation of our beloved Mother Earth.

Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitchwork offers a great way to show off your handspun yarn.