From colourful stitches to fabric mixing, visible mending can breathe new life into garments with stains or holes Ask a visible mender to explain why they love to repair clothes using patches or ...

My own personal darning revival happened during the early days of covid. In the first lockdown, I’d cleaned everything that didn’t move and I don’t like banana bread, so I was looking for something ...

“Darning is mindful in so many ways, and I’m sure there are many who experience the sense of satisfaction and personal healing that darning can bring,” writes textile designer Noguchi (Darning: Repair ...

Whether it’s fixing a button, darning a sock, or repairing a fallen hem – you can achieve plenty with a needle, some thread and a little patience The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn ...

Hikaru Noguchi, trans. from the Japanese by Camille White. Quick Thorn, $29.95 (96p) ISBN 978-1-912-48015-9 Knit designer Noguchi presents a helpful guide to darning aimed at environmentally conscious ...

Eighty-five-year-old Nooruddin peers carefully at the tear in the trousers, flips it out and proclaims: “ Theek hai. Ho jayega [Okay. It can be repaired].” He proceeds to ask for Rs.100 for the job.