(RNS) — There is not much reason to mend a worn sock. Socks are cheap. Overnight delivery can get me a new pair by the time I wake up tomorrow. Darning a sock takes time. And yet, I’ve made the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ancient craft of mending is making a comeback but forget being discreet. "Visible mending is a style of clothing repair and it is bringing attention to rips and tears in your ...

The "visible mending" movement is being driven by individuals concerned about the environmental impact of new clothing. But its roots go back centuries to the Japanese tradition of sashiko. Many ...

Unlike vintage rock tees, perfectly worn-in jeans, and dresses made of a thousand feathers, darned socks are rarely the subject of fashion fantasies. Darning used to be an essential part of caring for ...

From the post-Vietnam War classics “Coming Home,” “The Deer Hunter” and “Born on the Fourth of July,” to more contemporary films, including “The Hurt Locker,” “American Sniper” and “Thank You for Your ...