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For doctoral researcher Emily Whitted, repaired textiles are more than signs of wear. They are records of labor and ingenuity that connect museum collections to the lived experiences of early Americans.
Mending is an act of care, memory, and resistance in a world built on disposability. Harikleia Sirmans reflects on growing up in a Greek village where clothes were repaired, remade, and cherished.
The meditative pull of thread through knitted fabric reveals how the act of mending can be a transformative form of self-care.
Salvaging scraps from damaged vintage textiles, a designer creates modern couture.
Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
Historic Hints for Mending Magic
Celia Sanderson learned to “make do” in Yorkshire, England, during World War II. Her creative thrift remains today in the stitches of a nightgown made from parachute silk, a suit made from cast-off curtains, and more.
Looking at the threadbare layers, Shirley resolved to preserve what she could of the quilt by making a simple toy from the usable scraps.
The practice of making garments new again
Patched and mended fabrics can have a reputation as shabby, but stitchers around the world have developed a variety of mending methods to turn holes into badges.
The PieceWork team weighs in on the tools they rely on for simple repairs
Reweavers today are a rare breed. But my mother, Cora Wetter, was a professional reweaver for thirty-two years.
Adeline explores Hitomezashi as a style of decorative mending that adds a splash of color.
