Melbourne / Visible textile mending
Keep stitch tension even
A focused guide from Mend & Mark on Visible textile mending.
Guide 02 / Melbourne
Put the idea to work.
Practice on a spare piece and avoid pulling the fabric into ridges. Shorter stitches are not always stronger; placement matters. Pause and check the reverse side for snags.
A short practice plan
- Practice on a spare piece and avoid pulling the fabric into ridges.
- Shorter stitches are not always stronger; placement matters.
- Pause and check the reverse side for snags.
Continue exploring.
The other Visible textile mending guides look at different parts of the practice. Take one useful idea into your next session.