I’ve always been intimidated by sewing. My fine motor skills are lacking, as is my patience for tedious tasks – and I long figured I would never possess this skill. Last month, however, in the hopes ...

Where to Buy: New Balance Harajuku New Balance Japan has announced a new partnership project, “Crafted for the Future,” in collaboration with Sashiko Gals. Sashiko Gals is a community of Japanese ...

Eventually, Sashiko transcended its practical roots and became a decorative art form. Champion uses the technique to ornament — by hand — a collection of quilted hoodies, a tote bag, sweatshirts, and ...

A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Otsuchi, Japan On ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

From colourful stitches to fabric mixing, visible mending can breathe new life into garments with stains or holes Ask a visible mender to explain why they love to repair clothes using patches or ...