5 Tips for Mending Clothes with Patches

Adding patches to clothing has been the go-to strategy for mending worn clothing for centuries, across cultures, for one good reason: it just works. There is such a fun opportunity in taking something that was potentially ruined and giving it new life, turning it into something beautiful and unique. The first and most important tip is to make the repair look intentional. Mend in a way that looks like it could have been part of the original garment, adding beauty as well as function, because that is what makes a mended piece actually get worn again.

Visible mending turns a worn knee or elbow into a feature, and it is the most satisfying way to keep a loved garment in rotation.
From Mayra

What you will want on hand

• Sashiko thread: strong, visible mending stitches
• Embroidery floss set: contrast color for decorative patches
• Iron-on denim patches: a quick base under your hand stitching

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