Visible stitching

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe

The stitcher’s journey is special.

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In today's world of disposable fashion, we are seeing a resurgance of the art of mending to repair and embellish our clothing.

In this blog post we wanted to start the new year with 15 Scrap Fabric Project Ideas, perfect for using your left over fabric pieces...

When I was in St. Louis a few weeks back, my husband and I had brunch with a friend at the most delightful restaurant called Tree House. It's a vegetarian restaurant and the food is amazing. If you ar

There are many amazing DIY projects that require a bit of sewing, but that doesn’t mean you have to run right out and purchase a sewing machine! Much can be...

Skye | slow stitch club 🪡 on Instagram: "Another look at the cuff repairs from my last reel. I loved working on this jumper; it belonged to the owners Mum which always adds an extra beautiful layer to the story, and I feel so lucky to have been asked to give it a new lease of life. . . . . . #mendingmatters #nothingnew #repairjoy #slowstitching #slowstitchclub #darning #cuffdarning #visibledarning #repairyourclothes #lovedclotheslast"

Upcycling and organising are among the ways fashionistas are giving their wardrobes a longer life. Bel Jacobs explores how caring for our clothes also means caring for the planet.