simple repair by machine

patching a torn knee or elbow using sewing machine

$5-10 per item

simple repair by hand

knee patch or elbow patch done by hand using boro* embroidery with thread colors of your choice or mine.

$10-20 per item

hand embroidery

repair made using a piece of fabric and then stitching over it with a pattern with embroidery thread color of your choice

$10-25 per item

embellishment

hiding a spot or adding embellishments to a garment using fabric and embroidery thread

$10-50 per item

alteration minus

alter the shape of the garment - shorten hem, sleeve or leg or take in sides.

$10-30 per item

alteration plus

lengthen sleeve, hem, or leg or extend sides

$20-50 per item

"Boro" in Japanese means “tatters.” These were made by re-purposing carefully saved garment pieces and other hand spun and indigo-dyed fabrics. They were sewn together as a patchwork built up from many layers providing extra warmth.