#visible mending

[vosling]

I'm trying out visible mending and my darning pattern is (vaguely) turning into a trans pride beta fish :>

[scarecrowscribe]

Fixed my little round sunglasses. Cannibalized the arm from another favoured, but less-mendable pair. Filed it down until it fit. Screwed it in place. The copper wire is to prevent the arm from swinging out too far. Those are functional spirals.

[foxandferngoods]

This lovely old Bean Pole Jeans shirt came home with me recently, carrying softened plaid, years of wear, and a small project waiting for me in the sleeve.

I chose a reclaimed piece of flannel that held colors that felt gathered from the shirt itself: burgundy, faded blue, and a little line of gold, and I mended it slowly by hand, using thread that felt like it had been there all along.

Now it feels even more like mine. Worn, repaired, and ready for many quiet walks ahead 🪡🌿

[quantumphoenixscorpio]

Did visible mending on my denim dress with Sashiko stitches.

[firthbetterorfirthworse]

Finally finished updating my shorts!

Makes me want to whimsify all of my clothes

[nasturtiumorange]

My only mending thread is a gradient red. He wasn't super impressed about the colour, but my father still appreciated the mended shorts.

[foxandferngoods]

This well-loved Levi’s pearl snap belonged to a friend and had already lived years of adventures before it found its way to my worktable. Rather than hiding its history, I wanted each repair to honor it.

The hem was reconstructed. The sleeves reinforced. Worn seams stabilized. Small holes carefully patched. Every stitch was placed with the hope that this shirt could keep wandering for many years to come 🌿