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Mending and repairs

Holes, buttons, darning and visible mending to keep your clothes going.

Mending and repairs5 min read
How to darn a hole in a jumper
How to darn a hole in a knitted jumper by hand, step by step, with the right wool and needle, plus how to fix moth holes and worn elbows before they get bigger.
Mending and repairs5 min read
How to sew on a button (so it stays on)
How to sew a button back on by hand, with a thread shank so it buttons easily, plus four-hole buttons, shank buttons and coat buttons.
Mending and repairs5 min read
Sashiko and visible mending for beginners
How to mend clothes so the repair shows on purpose, using sashiko-style running stitch and a fabric patch, with a simple first project for jeans or a jacket.
Mending and repairs6 min read
How to patch a hole in jeans (iron-on and sewn repairs)
How to fix a hole in jeans with an iron-on or sewn patch, when to patch from the inside or the outside, and how to mend knee and crotch holes so they last.