An excellent article that touches upon stitches, #embroidery, #Sashiko, and patches!

What is #VisibleMending? +5 Simple Techniques

April 18, 2024 | Kathryn Kellogg

"One of the most sustainable things you can do is just use what you have. That pertains to clothing items too: Simply shopping your closet first can make a big impact.

"Why? Well, did you know there are enough clothes on the planet right now to dress the next six generations of humanity?"

Learn more:
https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/visible-mending/

#SolarPunkSunday #NormalizeMending #ResistFastFashion #SlowFashion #TextileWaste #VisibleMending #VisibleRepair #StitchIt #stitchitdontditchit #FiberArts #DIY

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese craftwork became a lifeline for a New Yorker as she contemplated a major move with her husband. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/10/13/voices/sashiko-embroidery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #sashiko #craft #japanesecrafts #expats #kyoto

An excellent article that touches upon stitches, #embroidery, #Sashiko, and patches!

What is #VisibleMending? +5 Simple Techniques

April 18, 2024 | Kathryn Kellogg

"One of the most sustainable things you can do is just use what you have. That pertains to clothing items too: Simply shopping your closet first can make a big impact.

"Why? Well, did you know there are enough clothes on the planet right now to dress the next six generations of humanity?"

Learn more:
https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/visible-mending/

#SolarPunkSunday #NormalizeMending #ResistFastFashion #SlowFashion #TextileWaste #VisibleMending #VisibleRepair #StitchIt #stitchitdontditchit #FiberArts #DIY