Hello, hello!
As of March 1st, 2023 (due to some exciting changes in my personal life), I will be closing up my shop in person + online for 6 months to a year. The online shop will remain open with ready to sell pieces, as they become available.
All custom Embroidery and Garment Repair openings are currently FULL.
Thank you for looking, and I hope we can make some magic happen when I come back from my break.
GARMENT MENDING
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I first learned about the long history of garment mending while I was attending the Alberta University of the Arts.
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Since then, mending has been an integral part of my life, giving me the ability to mend clothing for myself and others. I believe it is a great way to be more conscious of fast fashion and the devastating pollution it creates.
Visible mending gives worn out garments a new life: instead of throwing the clothing item away, one can mend their clothing decoratively adding character and individuality to an otherwise mundane garment. The garment then become a cherished belonging and piece of wearable art that one can pass down to future generations. ​
In my work I draw inspiration from the traditional Japanese technique called "Boro" which translates to "ragged", "rags" or "tattered". This style of repeatedly patching garments, over many years and even over many generations, uses traditional "Sashiko" stitching to quilt patches onto the worn area of the garment.
However, my technique has been mostly self-taught, without formal training in traditional "Sashiko" techniques. This is why I refer to my work as Visible Mending. ​
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Visible Hand Mending
Small or medium garment repairs that are visible in nature. Using thicker thread, this technique is done by hand, slowly stitching the garment back together. Best for areas of low wear and tear, and areas that the wearer is okay to draw attention to.
Invisible Machine Mending
Small, medium or large garment repairs that are meant to look invisible to the eye. Using a sewing machine, the thinner thread is blended into the garment creating a subtle fix. Best for areas of higher wear and tear, and areas which the wearer would prefer to not draw attention to.
Learn more about my mending journey
With my blog post on Growing co.
If you are interested in learning more about Sashiko, Boro, mending, or slow stitching here you can find a list of a few of my favourite reference books.