Mending denim

Reinforcing that entire thigh area with a denim patch, as well as quilting the snot out of that patch, stops the rip and stabilizes the area.

Subtle Mends for Unmentionable Areas I teach workshops on visible mending regularly, and by far, the most requested mend is the dreaded crotch repair. Luckily, it's a pretty simple repair. If you are like me, jeans are my favorite article of clothing to wear. And a well fitting pair of jeans is magic, and also tragic

Visible mending, turning a pair of jeans with holes into a fashionable statement using sashiko stitching and patches. See the whole transformation.

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.

An easy sewing tutorial teaching you how to repair clothing with sashiko and boro embroidery, and iron-on jeans patches.

Inspired by Indigo Proof and Closet Case Patterns, I try to mend the holes in my husbands jeans with an invisible repair technique.

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A Virtual Class with Karen Stevens

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.

Have you been looking at images of clothing mended so beautifully, you almost hope to rip a hole in your jeans? But what are the materials you actually need to get started? You are in the right place! I pulled together a collection of materials that I think are a must to get started with visible mending, and how and