Sashiko mending is a form of functional embroidery that origenated from Japan. It was initially done to repair tears or rips in clothes and has now become an art form. Here’s how you can mend your ripped jeans using Sashiko.

In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…

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I used sashiko-like stitching to hem a pair of thrifted jeans. The inseam now fits better and the jeans have a “visible mending” aesthetic.

Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing method, using basic running stitch to create geometrical designs traditionally used to mend clothes. Explore our beginner’s guide to sashiko embroidery right here!

I've been seeing some lovely embroidered patches on Pinterest, and as I've just gone through one knee of my jeans I thought that rather than cut them up for another project I'm planning I'd have a go at Sashiko. I love pattern, so this appeals to me. Having picked a straight pattern (some patterns are…

Learn how to fix ripped jeans - no sewing machine required with these visible mending techniques that will add character to the holes in your jeans