Visible mending is a great way to get into repairing your own clothes – and a darning loom is a brilliant piece of kit to be able to do it. But if you haven't used a darning loom before, don't worry – ...

Ready to wear clothes are available so cheaply nowadays – many would rather buy a new dress than take the time to repair an old one with a little tear. But when you value quality over quantity and buy ...

My grandmother did not know the Japanese word wabi-sabi, per se, but as a seamstress, she unknowingly embraced the concept. My grandmother was the queen of repairing and making do. Her repairs went ...