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A little mend for a little spill.

A little mend for a little spill.

Darning isn't just for knits! Everyone, please meet Scott's favourite outfit. This sweater and mustard-coloured jeans are well-loved, and make an appearance whenever a fancy occasion aligns with fall weather....

A little mend for a little spill.

Darning isn't just for knits! Everyone, please meet Scott's favourite outfit. This sweater and mustard-coloured jeans are well-loved, and make an appearance whenever a fancy occasion aligns with fall weather....

Takanohane-sashi in red

Takanohane-sashi in red

Once upon Instagram, @visiblemend mended a pair of pre-distressed jeans and then returned them to the store, tags on. Kate's kind of a legend, and I am not so generous...

Takanohane-sashi in red

Once upon Instagram, @visiblemend mended a pair of pre-distressed jeans and then returned them to the store, tags on. Kate's kind of a legend, and I am not so generous...

Sweater mending with Picnicwear

Sweater mending with Picnicwear

I am very excited to share this little mending collaboration I did with Dani of Picnicwear, a slow fashion brand that specializes in using vintage towels and upcycled fabrics in...

Sweater mending with Picnicwear

I am very excited to share this little mending collaboration I did with Dani of Picnicwear, a slow fashion brand that specializes in using vintage towels and upcycled fabrics in...

Talking Elbows part 2 (chaos ensues)

Talking Elbows part 2 (chaos ensues)

Last time we talked about elbow mending, my technique involved weaving patches in advance and then sewing them on. This made it very easy to get wonderfully symmetrical repairs on...

Talking Elbows part 2 (chaos ensues)

Last time we talked about elbow mending, my technique involved weaving patches in advance and then sewing them on. This made it very easy to get wonderfully symmetrical repairs on...

Let's Talk About Elbows: part 1

Let's Talk About Elbows: part 1

Opening with a silly random fact - have you noticed that it's your non-dominant elbow that wears through the sleeve first? This is a realization that struck me while repairing...

Let's Talk About Elbows: part 1

Opening with a silly random fact - have you noticed that it's your non-dominant elbow that wears through the sleeve first? This is a realization that struck me while repairing...

Jeans: best mended by hand or by machine?

Jeans: best mended by hand or by machine?

We're still enjoying summer, but soon enough we're going to need layers again. How's your denim doing? Mending is a perfect project you can take on the go, to chip...

Jeans: best mended by hand or by machine?

We're still enjoying summer, but soon enough we're going to need layers again. How's your denim doing? Mending is a perfect project you can take on the go, to chip...