How To
DIY Denim Repair Video Guide – How to Darn Jeans
Our managing editor walks you through how he darns, patches, and unstitches his favorite pair of jeans so you can fix yours too.
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Lists
Vote for Your Favorite BOROntine Home Repair
After the outbreak of COVID-19, a global pandemic that has seen most of us locked down in our homes, we…
Store Profiles
Coming Full Circle: The Story of Soldier Blue
Tucked away on Toynbee Street in Shoreditch, a stone’s throw from the famous Spitalfields Market sits Soldier Blue, a small…
Weekly Rundown
We Used to Mend Our Clothes. What Happened?: The Weekly Rundown
Sparking joy in clothing — Put This On We used to mend our clothes. What happened? — Die, Workwear! Exploitation…
History
The History of Sashiko – Repair, Decoration, and Martial Arts
The "little stabs" or running stitch has been a tried-and-true way to repair and reinforce clothing for over a thousand years.
101 Primers
5 Signs You Should Probably Resole Your Shoes
If your dogs are barking, maybe they need a new leash. Here are five telltale signs that your shoes are in desperate need of a resole.
Fade of the Day
Fade of the Day – Pure Blue Japan XX-015 (2 Years, 4 Washes)
Courtesy of the good people at Indigo Proof comes a pair of Pure Blue Japan XX-015 that has been thrashed and repaired over and over.
Fade of the Day
Fade of the Day – Rogue Territory Stanton (2 Years, 4 Months, 3 Soaks)
"Wear and love, that's all there is to it," says Tim Kretchmer from Belgium commenting on his well-loved pair of ~2.5 year-old Rogue Territory Stanton.
New Releases
Kiriko Boro Patched Vintage Levi’s 501 Jeans
Reviving vintage Levi's 501's, Kiriko takes their vintage Japanese fabrics and some good ol' elbow grease to sew up the past.
How To
How to Repair Pocket Bag Blowouts – The Complete Guide
We go through the different DIY ways you can repair torn or ripped pocket bags with a variety of different methods and costs.