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/Never_Answers_Right Apr 15 '20

for general embroidery work or small repairs, try normal DMC embroidery thread, 6 strand. Use 1-6 strands depending on what the job calls for (I tend to use only 1 or 2)

for stronger work maybe get some Sashiko thread? Look for Olympus thread in several colors, then get Tulip sashiko needles or use long embroidery needles.

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u/Streetquats Apr 15 '20

Wow thanks for the info! I’ve literally never heard of DMC or tulip or anything ahah.

When you say “6 strand” do you literally mean I threat my needle with 6 strands at a time to make it thicker?

Also any tips about where to purchase this stuff? I assume a craft store right or is it more specialized

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u/Agkis Apr 15 '20 edited Apr 16 '20

Embroidery thread is composed of 6 strands that are twisted together to form a thread. You cut the length of thread you need and separate the strands from each other, and thread your needle with the amount that fits your project.

Good luck 👍

Edit: spelling

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u/Streetquats Apr 16 '20

Gotcha, thanks!