Mending

Before: Vintage dress was torn, with dysfunctional snap closure

After: Tear is mended and snap closure is replaced with an invisible zipper

Before: Flannel shirt was threadbare and pilling

After: A reinforcing patch was added using a subtle, stabilizing running stitch

Before: Jeans were conspicuously stained with oil

After: Oil stain is covered up with decorative floral embroidery

Before: Wool cardigan sleeve had two small moth holes

After: Both holes have been darned and are no longer visible

Before: Crotch of jeans was torn and threadbare in places

After: Jeans have been reinforced with patching

Before: Jeans with a large tear in the process of being mended

After: Jeans have been hand-mended using sashiko-style patching

Before: Jeans have a large tear under the back packet

After: Tear has been mended and reinforced with strong patching