Got a favorite pair of ripped jeans you can’t bear to toss? Now is the time to learn how to repair jeans with Sashiko style visible mending! This beautiful and practical tutorial from Practical Embroidery is the perfect way to give your beloved denim a stylish second life. Instead of saying goodbye to those worn spots, this technique allows you to turn a flaw into a beautiful, intentional feature.
The guide walks you through all the basic steps of visible mending, from assessing the damage and patching to the final stitching. The pattern uses the traditional Komezashi – or Rice stitch – a simple, grid-based stitch that creates amazing texture. Plus, there’s a free downloadable pattern to guide you through your Sashiko style mending project. This is a wonderful, sustainable way to repair jeans with Sashiko and express your creativity!
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