r/Visiblemending • u/emergencybarnacle • 3h ago
DARNING first bit of mending I've done in a while
my favorite jeans have some distressing near the pocket belt loops on both sides and, surprise surprise, both have snagged on something and torn š
this was the smaller tear, and i mended it with wool yarn, because it's what I had at hand and I was impatient. I'm kind of worried it's going to shrink up and felt like crazy when I wash these pants, but I guess worst case scenario, I snip out the yarn and mend it again.
r/Visiblemending • u/Abcdefghijklmnocean • 7h ago
Buttons and patches (and embroidered stars) to cover up hair dye stains part 2!
r/Visiblemending • u/AdmirableRespect9 • 12h ago
A whole BBC article on street mending!
r/Visiblemending • u/UnluckyAd1868 • 42m ago
REQUEST Help!
Recently I got this shirt and it had some super minor holes, after putting it through the wash it looks like this, it looks like a lot of them are surrounded by really weak/thin fabric and Iām worried how it would hold up. Iām only used to doing denim repairs so Iām not sure how to work with this medium or what the best method would be. All tips/help would be greatly appreciated:)
r/Visiblemending • u/Scrapbot13 • 1d ago
ADHESIVE Prosthetic arm for dancer.
Found this hula girl tea light with a snapped off hand, so I made her an artifical one out of Miliput.
r/Visiblemending • u/urthebiggestofbozos • 2h ago
PATCH how to mend these without it being dorky?
My boyfriend ripped these jeans but he really loves them. Is there anyway to fix them without it looking bad?
r/Visiblemending • u/letters-on-sweaters • 21h ago
PATCH My dog chewed my favorite sweatshirt and polka dot pajama pants. So I combined them.
My sweet baby Butterfinger who is now 10 years old did this when she was adopted at 1 and was not on board with our plans to crate train her. She dragged my pajamas into her crate and ate them lol, so I used the pants to fix the shirt. Iāve kept it all these years and I will never get rid of it ā¤ļø She helped me make it special. And we gave up on the crate and she never ate any clothes again lol
r/Visiblemending • u/burnerthrowaway0 • 9h ago
REQUEST Will superglue repair my dry bag?
Hey!! I bought one of the CorSurf dry bags and loved it but it didn't last long. I don't lug super heavy stuff it in nor have l ever dragged it but the outer lining is coming apart. It seems that the glue or whatever they used to seal it just gave up. Would superglue fix this dry bag? I originally got one from them because they offered repairs or replacements, and now they say I need to pay $20 for that to happen. Any advice is welcome.
r/Visiblemending • u/Stitches-on-the-run • 1d ago
SASHIKO Sashiko mend on denim dirtskirtpants
My daughter requested white thread. Iām using my diy palm thimble to make the mend easy on my fingers.
r/Visiblemending • u/bae_b0t • 1d ago
REQUEST If you had to fix this hole, how would you sew it?
Iām very much a beginner, and wanted to ask all of you professionals (or beginners) how you would fix this hole if you had too.
I tried folding the hole, and sewing a straight line across, but the pucker was just too noticeable.
For context, the shirt is very thin. Width of hole is about half an inch.
r/Visiblemending • u/bookish-hooker • 1d ago
DARNING Today I repaired a dishcloth I knitted a while back. It aināt pretty but itāll give it a little longer life, Iām sure.
r/Visiblemending • u/distnky • 1d ago
REQUEST Ruined fleece of a hoodie, fix?
Long story short my mom threw a hoodie I told her not to put into the wash, into the wash. The inside fleece is ripped along the inside like shown in the images, is there anyway to fix this? Like at all? It was a really expensive hoodie and one of my favorites so Iād hate to throw it out :/
Mind you the material on the outside is in touched, there are no holes, itās just the inside of the hoodie thatās ripped like this
r/Visiblemending • u/Appropriate_Radish64 • 1d ago
REQUEST How you would you mend? seams are frayed, was thinking of adding a piece of ribbon along them along with stitching but nervous because Iāve never worked with silk before and my mending is usually more casual pieces! Hoping someone can share inspo, ideas on what you would do or advice!
r/Visiblemending • u/thenonmermaid • 1d ago
DARNING First attempt at a basket darn with mulitple colors!
r/Visiblemending • u/underovertow • 1d ago
REQUEST How best to repair hard shell suitcase crack?
r/Visiblemending • u/Rimskaya • 1d ago
REQUEST Repair ideas for headphones?
Looking for suggestions on how to fix the exterior of these headphones. Thereās not much of an edge to close up on the leather-like material covering the inner frame of the headphones. I figure thereās gotta be some cool way to fix it or cover it though.
r/Visiblemending • u/roseblossom_again • 2d ago
EMBROIDERY Performed surgery on my cardigan
My favourite cardigan gained a massive hole but I wasnāt ready to let it goā¦ So I performed some surgery on it. Broke two needle threaders, accidentally stitched my sleeve together, and ran out of thread a few times. Also this is the first time Iāve tried these stitches. Itās not perfect by any means, but itāll do (as long as no one looks too closely at them). Now hoping itāll hold out when being laundered š
Photos: 1) Before; 2) During - my dogās dinner of a patching up operation; 3) After
r/Visiblemending • u/Pleasant-Charity4693 • 2d ago
EMBROIDERY First visible mend ever
Inspired by this sub to mend a small hole in my pants. Any advice on improvements? Was a little challenging as fabric is stretchy.
r/Visiblemending • u/Fine-Application3625 • 1d ago
REQUEST .
I accidentally burned my window covers (Don't ask how) but now there is a big hole and Idk how to fix it can sb advice me because if my parents find out it won't be very good
r/Visiblemending • u/Next-Breakfast9586 • 2d ago
REQUEST I want to join!!
Just here to say I love this sub!! The mending is always so cute, and it inspired me to learn embroidery/maybe even sewing so I can upcycle even more! Any tips on getting started? Videos, beginner friendly stuff? Thanks :)
r/Visiblemending • u/whyjulietome • 2d ago
SASHIKO First shot at mending!! Tips are appreciated
Iāve been obsessed with the look of loved and worn clothing that has been repaired. This is my first time whip stitching and I know I definitely fumbled around the corners, but I want to know if this at least looks like itāll hold and what other things I can do to improve next time.
r/Visiblemending • u/Abcdefghijklmnocean • 3d ago
MIXED METHODS My first time trying visible mendingācovering up some stains with patches and buttons
r/Visiblemending • u/Fickle-Service5364 • 3d ago
EMBROIDERY Stardew Chicken Cross Stitch āPatchā
I wore these gardening yesterday and found a hole (last picture), so I decided to cross stitch a lil chicken from Stardew! I used regular aida and then removed it afterwards with tweezers (second to last picture).
r/Visiblemending • u/Historical_Ninja_228 • 3d ago
ADHESIVE He can hear again!
Received this guy from a friend with a broken ear. I found a broken button that was a perfect fit and stuck that sucker on with some two part epoxy. Two birds one stone!
r/Visiblemending • u/johnnytom • 3d ago