I have recently found myself with a bit more time on my hands, which is allowing me to finally get to the rather large pile of mending that has accumulated, embarrassingly, over the years.
What I have discovered in the process is rather quite pleasant:
The pile of clothes that was temporarily out of commission, is now back in commission, adding a fresh supply of clothes to my wardrobe. It's like having a whole bunch of new things! Tops that had had holes under the arms are back in rotation, socks darned and coats and other garments mended. I really have no need to buy more.
But two further things have been pleasant surprises -- the meditative effect of pinning ripped seams and then stitching it on the sewing machine is a lovely distraction.
What I'm even more excited about is exploring alternative mending practices, such as sashiko out of Japan. It is a decorative method of applying patching requiring a some patience and concentration, but it is fun to learn something new and I am liking the results. I will post a pic soon.
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