This Life Kit podcast episode focuses on visible mending, a technique of repairing clothes where stitches are not concealed but become part of the garment's design. The episode features interviews with experts who discuss the growing popularity of visible mending as a sustainable and creative alternative to fast fashion, covering the necessary materials (needles, thread, patches), planning techniques (sketching designs), and basic mending methods (patching and darning). Listeners learn that visible mending requires minimal skill and affordable materials, with numerous online and in-person resources available for those who need further guidance. The podcast empowers listeners to extend the life of their clothes creatively and sustainably, reducing textile waste.
