This is called Sashiko and is a Japanese mending technique. There are lots of different patterns you can do, and it looks so cool!

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, sashiko patterns are very pretty.

@skonopik

3 жыл бұрын

Many props for giving credit where credit is due!

@BetaniaAllen

2 жыл бұрын

yes, strange (?) that she doesn’t mention where this comes from or give any credit. made me not want to watch her videos.

@TheBaumcm

Жыл бұрын

@@BetaniaAllen these aren’t traditional sashiko patterns and visible mending is done in a number of cultures.

This is an amazing tutorial! Visible mending always looked so daunting but after watch this I feel more confident. My favorite pair of jeans just got a hole in the knee and I wanted to try visible mending rather than just throwing them out or having a hole in them

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Awesome. I've watched several other vids but your concise and eloquent explanations coupled with your efficient and accurate sowing has really helped consolidate the techniques into something I can try. Thanks.

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

These are lots of fun. My kids still talk about the funny patches I used to put on their jeans.

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

What a great memory!

Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. I love doing this to jeans, I was taught by my grandma how to sew & mend & even learned some in 4-H (made my own outfit & won 1st prize!!).. My kids always loved when I mended their clothes cause they did know what design I would do.... 💜💜🧵🧵

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

I did 4-h as a kid too.

Finally I understand the techniques. Thanks for showing!

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Such cute designs and super nice for patching up jeans. Tks Melly!

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love how they turned out.

We stan a sustainable queen!!!

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

😊

these designs are so cute! it's making me wish i had some ripped jeans lol

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I loved your embroidered shirt too!!!

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love how cute these jeans are!! I can’t wait to try this out 💙💙💙

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope you love your mending too!

Wonderful! Thank you

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love this

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How on earth is that pattern so easy!? Oh my goodness!!

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they finish more difficult looking than they actually are to sew!

Your jeans have so much character! Do you recommend embroidering the patch before we stitch it on the jeans or after?

@dvorak920289

3 жыл бұрын

It just dawned on me that embroidery stitches are in fact functional and not only for the looks! Nevermind the question. I'll give it a try on my old jeans! :-)

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the embroidery helps secure the patch in place 🙂

Love this video! I'm wondering if there is a particular book that you could recommend for someone just starting this craft? Thank you!

@elizabethmccoy2749

3 жыл бұрын

There's this book called "the ultimate sashiko sourcebook: patterns, projects, and inspirations" that has a BUNCH of different embroidery techniques like this. Plus it was published in 2005 so you can probably find it in a library

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't read any mending books, so I can't give a particular recommendation.

Hello,what size Pearl cotton thread are you using ? Thanks

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

5

❤❤❤

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

🙂

Still learning the terms...

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

👍

Will you patch my jeans for me? haha just kidding

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Lol, I BARELY sew for the people that live in my house!

isn't easy to buy than mending?

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

🤷🏻‍♀️

@randalllaue4042

Жыл бұрын

Not everyone can afford new jeans... plus this is saving landfills from unneeded waste. Read up on this...