A video on how to sew using basic stitches. This includes how to sew a hem, or close a seam by hiding the stitches

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How to sew burlap pillow cover with cross stitch embroidery

How to mend your clothes?

So recently I got super interested in mending my (and my husband’s) clothes. I always loved to crochet & embroider stuff, so mending wasn’t really far from my interests, but still I had to learn how to do it in the right way.

Thought I will share some interesting/handy resources, it can help if you also want to elongate the lifespan of your clothes!

So first I learned the basics of darning with this video:

Then I found some cool tips&ideas about visible mending in this video:

Last but not least, I accidentally bumped into the works of Celia Pym, who is apparently a mending artist! There is a super interesting podcast episode with her here.

Hope this will inspire you too to save your clothes from the trash bin!