If this list inspired you to try visible mending, Katrina has some useful tips about where to start. "Try to match the fiber of the textile you're mending with the fiber in the patch and thread," she recommends. "If you're mending mid-weight denim jeans, try to use a mid-weight denim patch and mid-weight cotton thread. If you're darning a bulky sweater, use bulky yarn."
#24 Been Going Through It; Mending My Clothes As An Attempt To Mend My Self
A mistake many beginners can make is to use a patch the size of the hole they're mending. Katrina points out that the patch or darn should always be bigger than the hole or fray. "It needs to attach to the undamaged part of the textile so make the repair bigger than the hole. You can always practice your stitches on a fabric scrap to help warm up."
#25 The Adhesive That Holds Together The Covering On My Headphones Ear Cups Came Apart
Nobody's born an expert, so don't get upset when you fail. There's no superglue in mending; you can always fix a mistake. "Remember that they are just stitches and you can take them out and start over if you like," Katrina says. "The more you stitch, the more you'll get comfortable with your stitches, like handwriting. Mend things and have fun!"
Have you ever attempted visible mending, Pandas? Let us know how it went! If you get inspired by this list, don't hesitate to share your experiences with fellow Pandas in the comments as well. And if you're looking for more cool pics from the r/VisibleMending subreddit, check out our previous articles about them here and here!
