the gritty field journal
by Lucky-Jack
Originally used in Japan to reinforce thinning garments or tack down quilted scraps, (boro), its a natural to the task of darning. Sashiko thread is loosely twisted, so it easily blends with the other threads around it. Above: Ideally one uses a darning egg, standing in for this today is a red potato.
The socks in question are thigh high cotton, a shame to waste just because of thin heels. The finished job, while not perfect has them once again feeling comfy and padded. And yes I often use a potato. I just don't want to be a human who owns a darning egg...or a dress mannequin. Despite making the majority of our clothes. There is deep down inside me an optimist. She believes that every time I do such a task, that this time will be the last time. An optimist with a bad memory apparently.
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