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Practical Embroidery Newsletter 2

Learn Hand Embroidery: Embrace Sustainable Living 🧵

EMBROIDERY+MENDING Hi, Reader, I hope this newsletter finds you well and creatively inspired! Today, I want to talk about something close to my heart and likely yours, too: the powerful connection between hand embroidery, mending, and sustainability. In a world where fast fashion dominates and items are often discarded at the first sign of wear, mending through embroidery is a thoughtful, creative, and sustainable alternative. Not only does this extend the life of your favorite garments, but…

Hand embroidery for mending. Decorative mending techniques and stitches
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Hand embroidery for mending. Decorative mending techniques and stitches

Hand embroidery for mending In a world increasingly conscious of sustainability and creativity,Hand embroidery decorative mending has emerged as a beautiful solution to prolonging the life of our beloved garments. We no longer need to discard clothes at the first sign of wear and tear; instead, we can embrace the opportunity to transform these imperfections…

Visible Mending Ideas, Techniques and Inspiration
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Visible Mending Ideas, Techniques and Inspiration to Transform Your Clothes

mending and sustainability In today’s fast-paced world, the fear of losing our personal touch in the maze of mass-produced fashion is real and growing. This article about mending ideas, mending techniques, and mending inspiration offers not only a solution but a creative rebellion against the impersonal nature of the modern wardrobe. This concept isn’t just…

Visible Mending Knitwear A Creative and Sustainable Approach
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Visible Mending Knitwear

A Creative and Sustainable Approach Visible mending knitwear, also known as decorative knitwear repair and artistic mending of knit fabrics, represents more than just a method to fix a garment; it’s a statement about sustainability, creativity, and personal expression. This article delves into visible mending, providing insights, techniques, and inspiration for anyone exploring this fulfilling…

Flat lay of various mending tools and materials like threads, needles, markers, pins, scissors
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Mending tools and materials. What you need to get started with visible mending

Mending and Repairing Mending and repairing clothes were standard practices throughout the centuries. Our ancestors valued the work put into creating the garments and cared for their clothes well. Simple mending tools and materials were used. Traditional mending and darning techniques like Sashiko, Boro, Kogin, patchwork, and applique were born to preserve clothes and make…