Instead of hiding rips and tears, the visible mending movement turns them into art. “Born from the Japanese art of sashiko, visible mending enables crafters to eschew fast fashion and make mistakes beautiful.”
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Very cool. Can't wait to see how fast fashion runs it into the ground.
If you're in the Portland, OR area, you can learn/mend with my friend, Daniela.
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I do this! My kids are always developing holes in their clothing, so I embroider/mend a little tree or star or bear face where the fabric needs help. It’s also a nice way to keep clothing out of landfills, since I can eventually donate these items.
Also check out https://rrepairs.shop/ for an online workshop.
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