Visual mending jeans

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.

Last summer, the knees blew out on my No Fear New Jeans aka Ginger Jeans, but I kept wearing them until both sides of the butt also blew (note: use heavier denim next time), since they fit my first trimester belly so well. To maximize their wearability on my postpartum body, I finally patched thos

Just because something gets broken, torn, or old doesn't mean we need to throw it away. 92 million tonnes of textile waste ends up in landfills in the U.S. every year as it is. But there are ways to prolong the life of an item of clothing. One of them is mending, and it can be quite an art form, too.

Learn simple embroidery techniques to mend well-loved and worn clothing that are both practical and beautiful! With a beginner-friendly running stitch, we’ll explore three visible mending techniques, including sashiko mending, appliqué mending and patchwork-inspired mending. These playful mending skills use Dual Duty X

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…

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Mending jeans doesn't have to be a chore with these fast and easy hand-sewing techniques to repair holes, tears, and wear.

Learn the traditional Japanese Sashiko technique to mend your jeans using the fundamental Jujizashi "10" cross-stitch pattern. This visible mending method ad...

Mend them, don't pitch them! Sashiko adds reinforcement and visual interest to your jeans.