Mending clothes makes a comeback as a way to save money — and the planet

Growing concerns about fast fashion have led some to rethink how they handle damaged clothing.

'I've run out of holey socks to darn': Zero-waste creator celebrates a make-do-and-mend milestone

Zero-waste creator Anne-Marie Bonneau (@zerowastechef) shared a post featuring an image of her finished sock repairs — the ...
KQED

The Personal Satisfaction of Darning a Pile of Holey Socks

This week, as we near the end of 2025, the writers and editors of KQED Arts & Culture are reflecting on One Beautiful Thing from the year. ou’re entering your homemaker era,” my mother said earlier ...
Publishers Weekly

Creative Mending: Beautiful Darning, Patching, and Stitching Techniques

“Darning is mindful in so many ways, and I’m sure there are many who experience the sense of satisfaction and personal healing that darning can bring,” writes textile designer Noguchi (Darning: Repair ...
Publishers Weekly

Darning: Repair Make Mend

Hikaru Noguchi, trans. from the Japanese by Camille White. Quick Thorn, $29.95 (96p) ISBN 978-1-912-48015-9 Knit designer Noguchi presents a helpful guide to darning aimed at environmentally conscious ...
The Guardian

Forget fast fashion! Six ways to bring clothes back to life – from darning to stain removal

Denim patches, tie-dye and hemming are just some of the simple, creative ways you can repair and rejuvenate your wardrobe. Here is the expert guide The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will ...