About

Hi! I'm Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald (ELF): repair artist, mending teacher, author and photographer of Modern Mending the book, and shopkeeper at modernmending.com.

I made Modern Mending because the book I wanted did not exist. And I set up the shop at modernmending.com because the shop I needed did not exist.

I used to get frustrated when I had to visit multiple shops to buy the supplies I needed for my mending workshops. And if I — a mending enthusiast with expert knowledge of where to find the good stuff — dreaded shopping for mending supplies, then others were probably discouraged, too. So I set up a one-stop shop to make it more convenient for you to get started and find the best tools to mend your clothes and well-loved linens.

If you know of any fantastic mending supplies not listed here, get in touch! I prioritise products that are:

• made in Australia
• made from recycled/reused/upcycled materials or the most environmentally friendly products in their category*
• plastic-free
• packaging-free or in minimal / zero-waste / compostable / fully recyclable packaging
• best in show — really, really good products that are worthy of devotion
• delightful — I love using tools that make me smile, which helps with mending motivation

*I hate greenwashing, and if a product isn't truly environmentally friendly, I'm not going to pretend it is just to sell more products.

If you have any questions, get in touch at elf@modernmending.com.

Happy mending!

ELF xo

📷 Image by Mark Lobo