Mend

Classic Shirt, Cool Crop

Turn a classic button-up into something lighter with roll-up cuffs and a cropped hem.

Apr 16 • Jane Henry

Let's Talk Bias-Cut Binding

And all the sewing terms that go with it. Plus a fix for an itchy seam.

Mar 31

A Y-3 Inspired Elastic Waistband

An experimental take on waistband construction

Jan 15 • Jane Henry

How to Tie a Tailor’s Knot

What they are, when to use them, and how to tie one.

Nov 30, 2025 • Jane Henry

The Mending Basket: Elastic Waistband Fixes

Inside: knit vs. braided elastic, waistband fixes, and Victorian eye brooches.

Oct 15, 2025 • Jane Henry

Shank Buttons, Spider Stitches, Emile Pingat, and more...

Seemingly tangential topics, inspired by the season.

Sep 30, 2025 • Jane Henry

Waistband Elastic Rolling?

An easy fix you can sew right in.

Jul 30, 2025 • Jane Henry

The Basic Pattern Set

Along with Slopers, Muslin Mockups, & Freestyle Mending

Oct 15, 2024 • Jane Henry

Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?

How to attach sew-through buttons & reinforced buttons. Plus, button thread designs.

Aug 30, 2024 • Jane Henry

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