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 ...

“Darning is mindful in so many ways, and I’m sure there are many who experience the sense of satisfaction and personal healing that darning can bring,” writes textile designer Noguchi (Darning: Repair ...

Once upon a time, sewing and mending clothes was commonplace — more a given than a unique hobby. At some point in the last few decades, though, it became something of a lost art. Why have people ...

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 ...

Craft blogger Roach's first book is an excellent addition to any sewer's collection. Instead of presenting another plethora of patterns, she seeks to empower her readers by teaching the skills they'll ...

Denim patches, tie-dye and hemming are just some of the simple, creative ways you can repair and rejuvenate your wardrobe. Here is the expert guide The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will ...

This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ou’re entering your homemaker era,” my mother said earlier ...

K T Jeyaprakash is busy putting a stitch on a sari in his hand. His 5 feet x 2 feet shop is just big enough to accommodate him, while a row of customers sit on a wooden plank at the entrance giving ...