This Japanese DIY Is The Coolest Way to Repair Ripped Denim

sustainable fashion comes in many forms. One of them is living well by what you've got. Although these days we more often buy ripped jeans than despair when they break down, we love this sexy repair method for as a functional embellishment - or to keep a tear from going too far. 

We recently got our hands on Make + Mend by Jessica Marquez filled with Japanese sashiko-inspired embroidery projects. This method is our favorite in the book. In fact, we're tempted to 'mend' that pricey pair of jeans we bought ripped just to get this look! Imagine this style of stitching on a kitchen linen or the elbow of a canvas shirt. Stay tuned for a few more cool ideas from the book this fall... 

This simple and stunning mending technique can be used to reinforce worn and torn garments, as well as household textiles. It’s great for areas that see a lot of wear and tear, like knees, elbows, seams and thinning fabric on much-loved quilts and blankets. It can even be used to repair areas like the inner thighs and crotch on jeans, which as we all know, often thin and rip. Using tightly packed horizontal rows stitches, you can create a firm bond between the thread and fabric that almost appears more woven than stitched.

I first saw this technique on a pair of vintage trousers dating from early-twentieth-century Japan. Both knees were skillfully mended with a mesmerizing repeat pattern of precise dashed lines to protect and reinforce the fabric. So easy, practical and flattering — this may become your go-to mending technique.

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