Got a favorite pair of ripped jeans you can’t bear to toss? You have to try this beautiful and practical Sashiko style visible mending tutorial! Instead of saying goodbye to your beloved denim, you can give them a stylish second life. This tutorial from Practical Embroidery walks you through all the basic steps of visible mending, from assessing the damage to patching and the final stitching.
This method uses the Komezashi – rice stitch, a simple, traditional grid-based stitch that creates amazing texture. The best part? There’s also a free downloadable pattern to guide you through your Sashiko style mending project. It’s a wonderful, sustainable way to repair your clothes and turn a flaw into a beautiful feature!
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