Repair Ramblings
Speedweve vs. Rapid Darner
The Rapid Darner works slightly differently to the Speedweve as the hooks at the top that hold your warp threads in place move up and down instead of left to...
Speedweve vs. Rapid Darner
The Rapid Darner works slightly differently to the Speedweve as the hooks at the top that hold your warp threads in place move up and down instead of left to...
How long should you keep repairing your clothing?
People new to the world of visible mending (and clothing repair in general) often ask me "how long should I keep repairing an item of clothing?" and the truth is...
How long should you keep repairing your clothing?
People new to the world of visible mending (and clothing repair in general) often ask me "how long should I keep repairing an item of clothing?" and the truth is...
Repairing an heirloom quilt
I made this quilt in 2012. I'm not even sure I can call it an heirloom quilt if it's only been made and used by me, but that's how it...
Repairing an heirloom quilt
I made this quilt in 2012. I'm not even sure I can call it an heirloom quilt if it's only been made and used by me, but that's how it...
My year of repair: 2022
And so, I'm pulling out a classic therapy trick and writing this blog post to share some highlights from 2022. I've gone through my Instagram posts and picked something from every season...
My year of repair: 2022
And so, I'm pulling out a classic therapy trick and writing this blog post to share some highlights from 2022. I've gone through my Instagram posts and picked something from every season...
November repair round up
It feels like I’ve only just written my last repair round up post, but here we are again! I've had to slow down the repairs I take on for a while as...
November repair round up
It feels like I’ve only just written my last repair round up post, but here we are again! I've had to slow down the repairs I take on for a while as...
Why repair matters - the latest WRAP findings
This week I caught up on the latest WRAP report "clothing longevity and circular business models receptivity in the UK". I know that sounds like a mouthful, but I've always found...
Why repair matters - the latest WRAP findings
This week I caught up on the latest WRAP report "clothing longevity and circular business models receptivity in the UK". I know that sounds like a mouthful, but I've always found...