Visible mending shirt

Some things are just hard to let go of even if I know I should. This shirt was given to me back in 2016 as a gift from a friend who had bought it at a flea market over in the US, and even by then is was ready for retirement as he had to mend some small holes in it. All in all, at that point the shi

Stunning embroidery meets practical mending: Join our tutorial to explore the fusion of embroidery and visible mending. Transform a worn-out pair of jeans or a faded shirt into a true fashion statement. Discover the secrets of embroidery stitches that not only fix imperfections but also enhance the beauty of your garments.

How to fix small holes in old garments using simple embroidery stitches and a visible mending technique

It may be a radical idea, but you don’t always need to hide your mending. Your stitching can be admired. Students and faculty members recently participated in “Radical Acts of Repair,” …

Arounna Khounnoraj on Instagram: "I would normally mend this hole by patching, but decided on using a weave mend. Normally you will see this technique used on knitwear, but it works for small holes on wovens too. John’s shirts are sometimes hard to stitch because there’s always bits of dried glue from his wood working. I think holes should be celebrated so I make them visible 😄👍🏼 I used sashiko thread and when you first try a weave mend try to space out the warp because it will make it…

A boro shirt made by accident, started with dipping a silk shirt in a bleach solution. Patched with various fabric remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.

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

Upcycling and organising are among the ways fashionistas are giving their wardrobes a longer life. Bel Jacobs explores how caring for our clothes also means caring for the planet.