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On The Edge: darning a non-stretch hem.

On The Edge: darning a non-stretch hem.

On our clothes, cuffs and hems are high wear points that often start to look thin and frayed - presenting yet another visible mending opportunity! Darning is one option here....

On The Edge: darning a non-stretch hem.

On our clothes, cuffs and hems are high wear points that often start to look thin and frayed - presenting yet another visible mending opportunity! Darning is one option here....

Is It Worth Mending?

Is It Worth Mending?

"How do you decide if something is worth repairing?" "How many times can you mend something?" "Is this worth mending?" These are questions that people bring to me all the...

Is It Worth Mending?

"How do you decide if something is worth repairing?" "How many times can you mend something?" "Is this worth mending?" These are questions that people bring to me all the...

Sock Sisters: Visible Mending around the world

Sock Sisters: Visible Mending around the world

The biggest blessing of the Internet is how tidily it brings very niche communities together. Such is the story of #VisibleMending and my entire existence as a small business (but...

Sock Sisters: Visible Mending around the world

The biggest blessing of the Internet is how tidily it brings very niche communities together. Such is the story of #VisibleMending and my entire existence as a small business (but...

Hand-stitched patch case study

Hand-stitched patch case study

Just here with another quick little visible mending show-and-tell. And encouraging you to choose one project, just one, languishing at the bottom of your pile and either GO FIX IT...

Hand-stitched patch case study

Just here with another quick little visible mending show-and-tell. And encouraging you to choose one project, just one, languishing at the bottom of your pile and either GO FIX IT...

Swift Darning Loom Sampler

Swift Darning Loom Sampler

What weights of yarn can I use for darning with the Swift Loom? Great question, thanks so much for asking! Let's start by taking a look at the Swift Darning...

Swift Darning Loom Sampler

What weights of yarn can I use for darning with the Swift Loom? Great question, thanks so much for asking! Let's start by taking a look at the Swift Darning...

Mossy Green Darning with my Swift

Mossy Green Darning with my Swift

It is swap season!! Clothing swaps for the win! That's where I got this piece...and lots of my wardrobe, if I'm being honest. I love a clothing swap so much....

Mossy Green Darning with my Swift

It is swap season!! Clothing swaps for the win! That's where I got this piece...and lots of my wardrobe, if I'm being honest. I love a clothing swap so much....