F.A.Q.'s for Darning Socks Darning has been around forever, and is a simple and useful skill to learn and share. There are many types of darning, most of them work as a technique to weave a patch in place, where the fabric has worn through. Here is a very simple darning step by step that works to weave a patch over the

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

Finding a hole in your sweater doesn’t mean the end of your sweater. Taking just a few minutes to mend that hole will let you continue to wear your sweater for years to come. Those few minutes will…

How do you decide which darning/mending technique to use? Some questions to consider: -is the patch going to be visible or will it blend in? -what type of garment are you repairing? -how much time do you want to spend mending? When it comes to mending, there is never an exact yes or no answer. It is (almost) always th

Have you ever caught your clothes on a sharp object or edge that created a snag in your fabric? It's the worst. All you need is a sewing needle and thread.

Advice for visible mending, including how to make sure you're using the right needle, how to choose colours for visible mending, and how to know if a garment or darning yarn will be durable. This is one of several blogs answering your mending and knitwear repair questions

Michele says: The decision to mend vs. replace an item is often surprisingly difficult. While being wasteful is rarely a good thing, there comes a point in every object’s lifetime where you must do a

If you were as inspired as I was by Luke Deverell’s work over at Darn & Dusted, Reddit member AnalogDimitri...