Mindful mending

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

Visible Creative Mending

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

Check out this curated list of creative ways to mend a hole! Lots of visible mending ideas for saving clothes from the landfill.

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…

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…

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

🧶The Black Squirrel🧵 on Instagram: “😍🌸✨ You know what tomorrow is?! That’s right! #MarchIsForMending is here! We created this hashtag challenge three years ago to motivate and…”

Sashiko is the Japanese art of visible mending. This tutorial shows you the most basic, simple method of sashiko mending, using a simple running stitch. But just because the technique is incredibly easy doesn't mean you can't make beautiful things! You can play with textures and colors of fabric and threads to create art while mending a hole in your clothes.