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/Streetquats Apr 15 '20

Great advice! I’ve heard of embroidery hoops but not darning mushrooms. I will probably buy one to start- which is preferred? I will mostly be patching up tiny teeny tears in my jeans, car seat, and a few shirts

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '20 edited Apr 26 '20

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u/Streetquats Apr 16 '20

Good to know. Sometimes when I find a new hobby I’m tempted to buy all the cool gear at once which isn’t great for my bank account haha

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '20 edited Apr 26 '20

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u/Streetquats Apr 16 '20

I definitely feel that!!!