Sashimi mending

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 mending is a form of functional embroidery that originated 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.

While I was researching last week’s post about slow fashion, I found so many beautiful examples of sashiko (Japanese quilting)-inspired mending and boro, the traditional Japanese practise of …

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…

Sashiko style mending

Learn how to do sashiko, a Japanese stitching style that was originally used by working class people to mend worn clothing.