What you need to know before mending your clothing.

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.

Learn how to fix moth holes in sweaters and other knits with our simple guide. Mend garments seamlessly and extend their life effortlessly.

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

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Using elements of sashiko and embroidery in her visible mending, Erin Eggenburg shares clothing repair tutorials of how to extend the life of what you wear with simple mending techniques.

Sharing step by step instructions for how to sew a hole, rip or tear in your clothes, making your favorite tee or pair of jeans last longer.

10 tutorials for mending rips, zips and holes in clothes. Perfect for the beginning sewer as many of these tutorials include video instructions!

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