Visible hemming stitch

I used sashiko-like stitching to hem a pair of thrifted jeans. The inseam now fits better and the jeans have a “visible mending” aesthetic.

I’ve started clothes shopping pretty exclusively at thrift stores, especially for jeans. I often find jeans in great condition for just a couple of bucks. Knowing the ecological cost of producing jeans, buying them secondhand makes me very happy. Not only that, but I’ve found myself much more likely to use them, wear them out, and get them dirty when I only spent a handful of dollars. The “fear” of ruining good jeans goes away!Continue reading

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

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Sewing trick - how to hem your jeans without cutting the original hem! Miarti 🧵✂️#miarti #shorts #tutorial FOLLOW US:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Miar...

wholehearted_clothing_factory on Instagram: "Hand blindstitching the hem of a garment."

I got a pair of jeans with worn-out hems. This post is all about mending hems, with a tight blanket stitch, bias tape and sashiko.

Muriel Corbierre on Instagram: "I use the ladder stitch a lot when turning holes need to be closed in bags and accessories. It is very simple and the stitches are truly invisible. Save for later! . #sewingtips #howtosew #stitch #sewingtutorial"