ON MENDING
visible & creative clothing repair
VISIBLE MENDING & CLOTHING REPAIR
Does it get you down when your favourite shirt gets a stain or snags & rips or when that sweater you spent a million months knitting gets dropped behind the dresser, forgotten and eaten by moths? I get that. I also get how tempting it is to throw it out and buy or make another one. What about repairing your beloved and now moth-eaten sweater? You can save money, cut down waste, preserve memories, and turn your clothes into works of art.
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Yes, it does take a bit of planning, time, and at least basic hand-sewing skills. What if you do not have the time, skills, or supplies to turn a spaghetti sauce stain into a cute and quirky focal point of your go-to hoodie? You reach out to me, Michele, your own personal stitch witch! Let me bring new life to your clothes and your children's clothing.
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WHAT CAN GET MENDED
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HOLES, RIPS, SNAGS, & SEAMS: shirts, pants, dresses, kid's clothing
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DARNING & CROCHETING: sweaters, socks, wool diaper covers & longies
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OTHER: buttons, snaps (plastic), remove/cover logos, decorative hand stitching, knee/elbow/chub-rub reinforcements, elastic
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SPECIAL PROJECTS: quilts, linens, knit/crochet blankets, backpacks, bags, shoes, etc. ASK ME!
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WHAT CAN NOT GET MENDED (by me)
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leather, most pleather, tulle/netting, exceptionally fine lace (replaced, not mended), zippers, grommets/eyelets, sequins/beadwork, shoe soles, colour matching -- the whole idea is that the repair is visible and creative, not hidden and boring. Obviously, there may be exceptions, so ask me about your specific projects!
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WHAT IS THE COST & TURNAROUND TIME
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I try to remain reasonably accessible, but also roughly pay myself a living wage for the time and skill involved. Basic repairs typically take me around 2 hours, depending on the nature of the mend, materials/skills required, and my life as a busy midwife, college student, & home-educating parent. Those 2 hours can sometimes stretch out over four days! Typically, in 7–10 days after receiving your item, it is mended and back on its way to you.
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Base Price for all jobs: $15
Discounts for multiple jobs at once!
Embroidery: $10+ (will give quote)
Return Shipping:
$5 (most projects)
$20 (large/delicate projects like quilts)
The following price list is in addition to the Base Price
(i.e. Base Price $15 + 2 Jean Pockets $10 = $25 + return shipping if needed).
Jeans/Pants/Shorts/Vests:
$25 - Crotches & Inner Thighs
$5 - Pocket (corner repair or actual pocket repair)
$5 - 1-2 Edges (Leg/Pocket/Waist/Cuff)
$5 - Knee/Other small hole in body of pants/vest
$10 - Large Hole
$55 - Everything!
T-Shirts/Blouses/Button Downs/Hoodies/Sweatshirts:
$5 - Sleeve Cuff
$5 - Pocket
$5 - Simple Patch over stain/logo
$5 - < 2 inch Hole (patched or darned)
$10 - > 2 inch Hole or multiple small holes (patched or darned)
$10 - Neck Opening/Bottom Hem
$30 - Everything!
Knitwear (sweater/scarf/shawl/hat/socks/blankets):
$5 - Sock (one or pair)
$5 - Sleeve Cuff
$5 - Hole < 2 inches
$10 - Hole > 2 inches or multiple small holes
$10 - Bottom Hem Edging/Neck Opening
$10 - Additional Flat Fee for extra fine knit/lace weight, delicate work
$15 - Edging for Knitted/Crocheted Blanket
$65 - Sweater Reconstruction
Fleece/Down Jackets/Vests:
$5 - Sleeve Cuff
$5 - Pocket
$5 - Hole < 2 inches
$10 - Hole > 2 inches or multiple small holes
$10 - Bottom Hem Edging/Neck Opening
$55 - Everything!
Blankets/Linens/Quilts (NOT knitted/crocheted):
$5 - Hole < 2 inches (patched or darned)
$10 - Hole > 2 inches or multiple small holes (patched or darned)
$20 - Additional Flat Fee for vintage or extra fragile quilts
$30 - Light to Medium Re-seaming on quilt
$50 - Heavy Re-seaming on quilt
$35 - Baby/Lap Blanket Reconstruction
$65 - Throw/Twin Blanket Reconstruction
$75 - Queen Blanket Reconstruction
$95 - King Blanket Reconstruction
Other Projects: Send an email with a description, pictures, and ideas and I will send you a quote or let you know if I can't do your project justice! onmending@gmail.com
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WHAT IS THE PROCESS
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email me a description of your project with pictures of all areas (of all items) needing repairs
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tell me if you want me to *do my own thing* or if you have specific things in mind – include pictures or links to things you have in mind
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explain if you have specific colours, threads, yarns, or fabric you want used & plan to mail along with the item(s) or want me to source and charge you for. REMEMBER: I do NOT colour match!
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tell me when you need the item(s) returned or if turnaround is flexible
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I will look everything over, take note of supplies needed, time it should take me
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I will quote you a price and time frame
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if you agree to the cost and time required, you pay me & ship the item(s) to me (you pay to ship to me) or drop them off if local
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if it is a big project, like a quilt or a shredded sweater, I will send you update pictures while I work
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when you get your item(s) back, tag me on social media if you share pictures or want to leave a review
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FORMS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED
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VENMO: @amethystmidwitchery venmo.com/amethystmidwitchery
CASH APP: $midwitchery cash.me/midwitchery
I can also accept credit/debit cards; cash, check, & cards in person; Amazon, Target, & VISA gift cards; Zelle or PayPal (friends & family ONLY), or if you are a sewist, quilter, tailor, knitter, or crocheter and want to barter, LET'S DO IT!
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A NOTE ON QUALITY
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I am an imperfect person using visible, creative, & imperfect mending techniques to repair your item(s). I am doing these repairs imperfectly by hand (98%) of the time. Do you notice a trend? Your item(s) will have imperfect stitches and flaws, but that is part of the nature of visible mending. I promise to always do my imperfect best. I am willing to try to alter, fix, or redo something if you are truly unhappy, but I do not offer refunds for any reason.
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