Darning + Patching Kit

April found these darning kits on a family trip to Asheville, NC. They're made by Deanna Lynch, a textile designer and hand weaver who makes beautiful textiles from natural fibers like wool, hemp, linen, and cotton.

Included in each kit are supplies for darning & patching, essential for anyone looking to extend the longevity of their clothing and household textiles. Everything is contained in a generously sized, zippered cotton pouch. 

Contents include:

• roughly half a dozen piece of fabric of various weights, colors, materials, and sizes
• lengths of natural fiber yarn for darning or decorating
• sewing thread in a neutral color for patching
• one mini embroidery hoop, useful for small patches while mending or for working on small areas of an embroidery project
• tiny red-handled scissors
• a cloth needle book with a selection of needles of varying sizes and some safety pins
• a booklet with tips and techniques

Made by:  Deanna Lynch

Made in:  North Carolina

Specifications:  8.5" x 10" cotton zippered pouch with contents listed above

Further Reading:  Mending is an important part of sustainable clotheskeeping and complements the slow fashion movement. If you are local to the Asheville, NC, area and have an interest in learning mending techniques beyond what is detailed in the informational booklet contained in this kit, check out Deanna's website to view available classes or to take a private lesson.