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Mending

Visible Mending Pattern Generator

Free, printable hand-stitch patterns sized to your tear, hole, or worn-through patch. Generate, download a PDF, transfer to fabric, and stitch.

Sashiko Pattern Generator

Ten traditional sashiko and mending patterns — yokoyoroke, hitomezashi, asanoha, jujizashi, igeta, seigaiha, yamagata, kakinohanazashi, shippou, and a darning weave. Size to any region.

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What is mending?

Visible mending is the practice of repairing torn or worn clothing in a way that intentionally shows the repair as a design feature. Sashiko (刺し子) is a centuries-old Japanese technique using simple running stitches in geometric grid patterns to reinforce and decorate fabric. It's especially well-suited for denim, canvas, linen, and cotton.

The patterns generated here are pure hand-stitch charts — no embroidery machine required. Print at 100% scale, transfer the dots and lines to your fabric, then stitch with sashiko thread or 6-strand cotton floss.