(MENAFN- The Conversation) Visible mending is a quiet, global protest movement that's happening at a grass-roots level, challenging the way we consume clothing. 'We don't need to throw our clothes ...

“Visible mending” has been taken up by those who want to protest fast fashion and disposable culture. It’s also thrifty. By Steven Kurutz Only a few generations ago, socks were routinely darned, ...

Whether it's a hole in the heel of a sock, a tear in a sweater or a bleach stain on a jacket, this is the opportunity for a new generation of sewers to bring out grandma's wooden darning egg. But ...

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 ...

Lauren Callis Erickson spent hours mending her beat-up jeans jacket, making tiny rows of white and pink stitches that stand out against the denim. And that’s the point. Her handiwork is an example of ...

Once a month between April and October, a group of stitchers takes to the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland, making themselves comfortable on camping chairs decorated with hand-embroidered banners ...

Many environmentalists say the key to sustainable clothing is already in your closet, and that has brought new attention to mending torn and worn clothes instead of buying new ones. REBECCA HARRISON: ...