Darning is a technique best suited to knitwear and there are several options depending on the type of damage to be repaired. A classic woven darn is a simple but cost effective option and can be enhanced with multiple thread colours and weave patterns. Honeycomb darning is best suited for clothing that has worn thin but doesn’t yet have a hole and its sibling technique scotch darning works brilliantly for high stress areas such as elbows. Swiss darning is a more time intensive technique that mimics the orignal knit structure.

Sashiko is a Japanese mending technique that uses a simple running stitch to reinforce and repair denim and woven garments. Its beauty is in its simplicity but there are a variety of stitch patterns that can be applied alongside patching to further strengthen your clothing and add detail to the repair. Whilst sashiko is traditionally worked in white cotton thread, I also offer indigo and black threads to compliment your garment. I also offer machine darning for denim and woven trousers on common damaged areas such as the crotch and thigh seams.

Patching is a great catch all technique that I use frequently for clothing repair. It’s often a more time and cost effective option and can still be highly creative depending on the types of fabric patches used and their placement on your garment.