Kaketsugi, or invisible mending, is a technique for repairing holes or tears in fabric. The shop is run by a father-and-daughter team: Kataoka Tesshu, with 40 years of experience as a craftsman ...

If you want to start with mending fabric, the backstitch is a good one to learn. This stitch is incredibly durable because it loops around both the back and front of the fabric, which secures it ...