r/Visiblemending • u/Streetquats • Apr 15 '20

What should I buy? TUTORIAL

I love browsing this sub. I want to get started on visible mending for some of my own clothes and items. I have no experience sewing and the only supplies I have are sewing needles.

What kind of thread should I buy? Are there different thicknesses or materials that are best? It’s different from yarn right?

Any advice for a starter would be great!! Thank you all

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u/Chupapinta Apr 15 '20

Good sharp scissors. Get the best you can afford. Ask for help choosing. I received Ginghers when I graduated from high school in 1976. I use them only for fabric/thread - never paper or cardboard.

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u/darth_bader_ginsberg Apr 16 '20

Then make sure you mark the scissors as "THREAD ONLY" and inform the rest of your family to never ever use them for anything ever. I learned that the hard way.