The "visible mending" movement is being driven by individuals concerned about the environmental impact of new clothing. But its roots go back centuries to the Japanese tradition of sashiko. Many ...

400 years ago, a stitching technique called sashiko surged among working rural communities in Japan. Intended to reinforce fabrics for brutal winters, it also results in intricately textured clothing, ...

I’ve always been intimidated by sewing. My fine motor skills are lacking, as is my patience for tedious tasks – and I long figured I would never possess this skill. Last month, however, in the hopes ...