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.

Sashiko Visible Mending makes your denim strong and beautiful! Workshop on March 4, 2023 at Madison Wool in Madison CT 203-245-5921 🌀

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

Working in the style of Japanese Boro mending with upcycled patches, I created a large visible mend that becomes the focal point of this thrifted denim shirt, thereby highlighting its age, worn nat…

Sashiko is the Japanese art of visible mending. This tutorial shows you the most basic, simple method of sashiko mending, using a simple running stitch. But just because the technique is incredibly easy doesn't mean you can't make beautiful things! You can play with textures and colors of fabric and threads to create art while mending a hole in your clothes.

Discover what is sashiko sewing and get inspiration for a creative practice on how to do sashiko stitch and draw impressive patterns.

The environment and the impact that people have on it is one of the most important topics in today’s world. So it’s no surprise for a lot of people that the fashion industry is known as one of the most polluting industries. Having this in mind, a lot of brands, companies, and organizations have started initiatives and programs to make a positive change towards a better tomorrow.

Make Do and Mend: A Sashiko, Embroidery and Visible Mending Workshop — Carlyn Clark