“Visible mending” has been taken up by those who want to protest fast fashion and disposable culture. It’s also thrifty. By Steven Kurutz Only a few generations ago, socks were routinely darned, ...

Mended gloves for Ana. Left hand by Sam Bennett and right hand by Rachel Meade Smith of Repair Shop (all images © Repair Shop 2022) When I was home in early January ...

From colourful stitches to fabric mixing, visible mending can breathe new life into garments with stains or holes Ask a visible mender to explain why they love to repair clothes using patches or ...

This story was originally published on May 22, 2023, and has been updated. When Arounna Khounnoraj was growing up, her mother, a seamstress, made and mended Khounnoraj's clothes. She would try to make ...

My grandmother did not know the Japanese word wabi-sabi, per se, but as a seamstress, she unknowingly embraced the concept. My grandmother was the queen of repairing and making do. Her repairs went ...

Visible mending is a practical response to the rising interest, especially among Gen Z Only a few generations ago, socks were routinely darned, sweaters mended and pants patched. You could buy a ...