Sewing | Mending A Hole with Reverse Applique @ listgirl.com

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.

Last week I shared the great Holes in My Shirt Problem that I have. (And maybe you have too?) I have pictured here the shirt, which was perfectly good, except it had several holes in the front...directly where the button from my jeans rubs on the kitchen counter. Last week, I shared a scarf that I made with two t-shirts and some inspiration from Alabama Chanin. So, I decided to save my shirt. I used a template to cut a leaf pattern in the shirt, making sure to cut out the part that had the…

Check out this curated list of creative ways to mend a hole! Lots of visible mending ideas for saving clothes from the landfill.

Learn how to fix holes in your shirts, sweaters, jeans, and even leggings with visible mending. Steps by the woman who taught me—Lucie of @wemadetogether.

What you need to know before mending your clothing.