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Visible mending on ABC7 Chicago News
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How to repair denim: jean jacket collar repair
This client requested a 70's inspired repair on her cherished denim jacket. Let me walk you through the steps on how to repair this ripped collar on a vintage denim jacket.
in person workshops in Chicago
Live in Chicago? Learn to repair your clothes in person at one of our mending workshops.
Learn how to mend your clothes
Our on-demand mending workshops are a great way to get started in repairing your clothes. Repair your clothes on your own time.
custom clothing repairs
Limited time? Have Nandi repair your clothes for you. Mail-in or convenient drop-off location in Andersonville, Chicago. Our visible mending repairs are our favorite.
Patch your wear
Pick your style and get repairing.
Patch a rip in your denim pants or jacket. Or add flair to any garment. Make your clothes "handmade chic"!
Private classes
Interested in private sewing lessons or a custom workshop for a small group? Contact us for more information.
Waste Not. Want Not.
One of a kind and limited edition accessories for home and body created from fabric diverted from landfills & certified organic fabrics.
Striving for zero waste.
No scraps left behind.
what is visible mending?
Mending has been around for centuries, as a necessity. Visible mending, however, where you can tell that something was patched or repaired, was seen as a sign of poverty. But the tables have started to turn.
WOMAN OWNED & OPERATED
BLISS JOY BULL is a one woman company. All our items are designed, cut, sewn, and packaged by Nandi (rhymes with blondie) in her Chicago, USA studio.
BLISS JOY BULL MILESTONES
Check out our milestones! Will you be apart of our mending and repair story?
Woman Owned & Operated
BLISS JOY BULL is a one woman company. All our items are designed, cut, sewn, and packaged by Nandi (rhymes with blondie) in her Chicago, USA studio. Learn more here.