Visible Mending
At Production Mode, we LOVE clothes- not just our collection, but very the idea of clothes and what they represent: how certain pieces are so wrapped up with our identities and evoke memories of events, people, places, and even eras. Our designer, Jamie Hayes, even created two bodies of artwork devoted to this idea.
To us, clothes are precious. In addition to the joy they bring us, we value the vast amount of natural and human resources necessary to create clothing. The fusion of these ideas is the foundation of our commitment to slow fashion.
In that spirit, we introduce our Visible Mending program. By darning holes, patching tears, & reinforcing seams, we can repair your garments, while adding another layer of interest and history to your clothing. We invite you to be part of this collaborative process.
Running Stitch Patchwork
A technique that uses short running stitches and scraps of fabric to reinforce a tear or hole—inspired by the Japanese form of visible mending called Sashiko. Sashiko originates in the Edo Period in northern Japan around the 17th century and was developed to extend the life of valuable fabrics in a decorative way. This technique can be used to draw attention to the raw edges that are left behind by each tear and create a beautiful point of interest. Small patches of scrap fabrics are incorporated, using layers of these stitches to bond the layers together.
Visible Darning
Using thread to weave a fresh new patch of threads over a hole or tear, this process can be traced back to the early 18th century.
Get in touch.
A consultation is offered free of charge by filling out the Visible Mending Intake form.
Repairs are $30 per 1” x 1” area + shipping charges, if applicable (we accept drop-offs as well).
Please allow 1-2 weeks for the garment to be in our care.
