Mended three pairs of jeans instead of buying new

Opened by NilsBerlin2d ago29 replies

First time in my life I enjoyed sewing. Will probably enjoy it even more when I stop stabbing my thumb.

The knee blew out on my favourite pair about a month ago. Ordered a patch kit and a curved needle off an old hardware site. It took a YouTube video and two evenings.

The repair isn't invisible. I kind of like that. Every time I look down I remember I chose to keep them.

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    Pia· Copenhagen · 1d

    The 'well worn' look is something you pay extra for. Earning it yourself feels different.

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    Haruko· Kyoto · 20h

    Sashiko stitching is a rabbit hole I went down after a thread like this. Hand-mended denim is its own flex.

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    Ines· Lisbon · 3h

    Started a monthly repair night at our flat because of posts like these. Six people, three sewing machines, pizza.