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