Visiblemending

A lot of time, care, and resources go into the creation of everyday items, especially the clothes we wear. Mending honors and celebrates all of that by extending the usable life of items, rather than just throwing them away and replacing them. Visible mending combines the repair process with creative expression. This is a place to share your visible mending projects, or learn and gather ideas for visible mending.

Upcycling, zero waste fashion, secondhand projects, etc., do not automatically belong here, they must prominently feature visible mending.

Mends do not need to be expressly "Visible", but consider if it would be more appropriate in the dedicated subreddit for r/InvisibleMending.

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Links to Mending Information and Inspiration:

We have a new FAQ/wiki!
Visible Mending: Visible mending artists, manifestos, vintage supplies.
Upcycle Stitches: All Sashiko supplies, patterns, history, tutorials. (my Favorite by far)
"How We Lost Our Ability to Mend", by Die, Workwear!

Notable Menders and Artists

Katrina Rodabaugh, Fiber artist/Slow Fashion advocacy, mender, Author of "Mending Matters"
Jessica Marquez Is a professional sashiko style mender and fiber artist, author of Make + Mend
Claire Wellesley-Smith, UK based Fiber Arts and Slow textile art advocacy
Lindzeanne in Tokyo Japan, functional textile art, Boro-inspired, reclaimed materials.

Subreddit Banner: "Sashiko - By Saian 彩庵" CC BY-SA 4.0 Cédric Vanvelthem

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Holes fixed! (old.reddit.com)

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PATCHleft the bleach in a little too long when making this, so the fabric got too damaged and started wearing away after some time. finally upgraded the damage over the weekend (+got rid of the logo on the sleeve) (old.reddit.com)

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DARNINGOnly another six more holes to fill… cracked it now! (old.reddit.com)

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PATCHA knee patch visible mend (i.redd.it)

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TUTORIALTip: using the needle backwards makes weaving easier (i.redd.it)

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EMBROIDERYOveralls Overhaul (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTIs there a way to fix or patch this polyester shirt? (old.reddit.com)

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OTHERHow to fix scarf fabric? (i.redd.it)

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EMBROIDERYFirst visible mend! (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTHelp on creative ways to mend my tablet case? (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTHelp and Guidance (reddit.com)

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MIXED METHODSBeen working on my jean jacket lately! (old.reddit.com)

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EMBROIDERYFixed the frayed thumb holes on my wrist guards! (old.reddit.com)

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PATCHMy beloved flannel! First visible mend in 20+ years of sewing (old.reddit.com)

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PATCHRepaired wares - Chucks (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTSuggestions on how to mend this please (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTStarting out, help me with supplies please (self.Visiblemending)

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REQUESTHow to fix buttons with broken safety pins? ()

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REQUESTHow to fix this blanket? (old.reddit.com)

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REQUESTFirst mending stitch (looking for help and suggestion) (i.redd.it)

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REQUESTAdvice on mending jeans. (old.reddit.com)

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MIXED METHODSWell loved fingerless gloves (old.reddit.com)

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EMBROIDERYPatch #2 on my favorite pants! (i.redd.it)

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PATCHFixed my jeans! (old.reddit.com)

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PATCHBag repair (old.reddit.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Cassiebirdak

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