r/Visiblemending Feb 25 '25

SASHIKO I may have gone overboard.

I thrifted this jeans and there were patches inside of the ripped parts as part of the original design. I took out the patches and wore the ripped jeans and had fun with it. However, the tears are getting bigger and I don't want to part with this pair as it fits me so well! Found out about Sashiko and I thought it's only fitting that myJapan-made gets mended, Japanese style. I think I have gone overboard though. Pictures 3-5 showing the original patch I removed and reattached. Good thing I didn't throw them away. New at this so I'm really not sure if there's a way to have a cleaner inside stitches. I guess I need to research more for upcoming projects.

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u/The-Phantom-Blot Feb 25 '25

When your hands start to go numb, that's when it's too much. But the stitches themselves look great!

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u/feetofcleigh Feb 27 '25

Hahaha! This took 3 days, mainly because I don't know what I'm doing. Searching for patterns as I went along. I'll keep that in mind for future projects 😄