Embroidery stitches for repairs

Creative ways to mend jeans - some of these are really pretty!

Darning stitch can be used to repair clothing and socks and is also a filling stitch for embroidery. Learn how to sew darning.

Learn these basic hand sewing stitches that every beginner needs to know. So useful for a variety of sewing projects. Includes step-by-step tutorial for running stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, flat catch stitch, whip stitch, running basting stitch, chain stitch, and more! Basic Sewing Stitches | Sewing 101 | Hand stitching Techniques | Mending a hole in fabric | Repair clothes | Mending clothes by hand

A good friend said just the other day, “You’re either a cat or dog person, never both.” What do you think dear readers? I place myself firmly in the cat person category. This ador…

Repair your well-loved clothes beautifully! An inspiring guide to eco-friendly and sustainable fashion, The Mending Directory offers 50 modern stitch patterns and sashiko visible mending designs to transform your favorite pieces from worn-out to wow! Perfect for both beginners and those with sewing experience, this guide will help you save money, building your sewing and stitching skills, and make stunning fashion statements. Each sashiko pattern is organized by skill level and feature a…

Boro Sashiko Slow stitch Patch Heart shape Recycled Jeans Applique for Upcycled Clothing 6 x 6 inches Patch made with denim fabric, hand embroidery, suitable for decorating jeans, vests, bags, backpacks This Patch are inspired by Japanese Boro mending style. Sewn by hand only. Unique piece. Sizes 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm): Heart embroidery approx 9.5 x 10 cm (3 6/8" x 4") Instead of the sold one, I embroidered a new one. The dimensions are the same, the design is slightly different. See…

Katie Treggiden speaks to Emily Mae Martin of TOAST who is leading in bringing repair culture into clothing, homewares, and accessories.

The 3rd set in my visible mending design series. This set was inspired by winter, and the patterns that remind me of ice and snow. I created these water soluble mending transfers for people like me who are looking for an easier way to transfer a beautiful pattern. No need for rulers and pencils, tracing paper, or an iron. Stick the transfer to the area to be mended, stitch the pattern, and then rinse off the sticker, and reveal your precise stitched pattern. Transfers details: -set of 4…

Arounna Khounnoraj on Instagram: "I’m ending the year with a reel. I really enjoy making them for you and I appreciate your support. I love what I do and it’s a pleasure to share it here with you. I am hopeful for good things in 2022 🤞🏼Sending you lots of love 💗 please keep well 😘 I often get asked if you can use the plain weave on woven fabrics and yes you definitely can👍🏼 the goal with mending is to keep the hole from getting larger😄 I drew with a water soluble marker and used…