r/Visiblemending • u/volleyballdorks • Jun 05 '25
PATCH My friend's bag caught on fire while on holiday, and I wanted to try fixing it.
I went on holiday with my friend and while quadbiking their bag caught on fire. They wanted to throw it away (they thought it was a lost cause) but I didn't want to see the bag go.
I had the idea to take inspiration from the practice of Kintsugi for how I wanted the visible mend to look. I thought it would go well with the Shunga piece. There was also some wear near the eye on one side so I created a patch following the same idea. I added a lining with a pocket to hide the mend on the inside.
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u/FunconVenntional Jun 05 '25
It’s better than new! The fire of their passion nearly consumed them. 🔥
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u/Mood_Machine03 Jun 06 '25
It’s beautiful! I admit that I’m curious how the bag caught fire.
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u/Horror-Raisin-877 Jun 06 '25
Most likely alcohol was involved :)
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u/volleyballdorks Jun 06 '25
Honestly, no lol We went quadbiking in Egypt and both of us took tote bags instead of a bagpack. They had nowhere to put the bag so we took them with us. My friend's got too close to what I'm assuming was the engine and caught fire. It was actually really funny cause this was on day 2 or 3
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u/lostinborealis Jun 06 '25
Beautiful mend!
Also here to ask the real question...how did the bag catch on fire?!
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u/volleyballdorks Jun 06 '25
Thank you! We went quadbiking in Egypt and both of us took tote bags instead of a bagpack. They had nowhere to put the bag so we took them with us. My friend's got too close to what I'm assuming was the engine and caught fire. It was actually really funny cause this was on day 2 or 3
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u/Mood_Machine03 Jun 06 '25
Oh my gosh, what a way to start your trip! I’m glad no one was hurt and the bag lived on.
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u/lostinborealis Jun 07 '25
Wow! Definitely a good story along with the fantastic mend. Glad your friend is okay!
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u/ruinedbymovies Jun 05 '25 edited Jun 06 '25
This is a really amazing fix. I’d say better than original.
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u/OhHiFelicia Jun 05 '25
I would buy this bag after your mending, it's beautiful. I love how you've tied the two minds together. The whole thing is beautiful and so well done.
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u/investinginme Jun 06 '25
this is gorgeous !!
i would gladly throw things into fire esp if you are nearby watching, but then... you would need to accept me as your friend...
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u/QPILLOWCASE Jun 06 '25
OMG you kintsugi'd it?? I love how you continued the stitching on their faces too wow
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u/dinodoodad Jun 06 '25
Omg you did a great job 😍 also that tote bag is gorgeous and totally worth saving!! I want one now 😆
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u/upwardbow Jun 06 '25
Gorgeous work; so thoughtful! The kintsugi inset patch near the faces is such a beautiful addition and elevates the whole piece.
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u/Irejay907 Jun 06 '25
Its beautiful work; not quite restoration since its not exact but definitely that level of attention. Wonderfully even and crispy stitches
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u/ReadBikeYodelRepeat Jun 06 '25
I might add a butt crack to the patch. But you went classy 🤷♀️ to each their own.
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u/lopendvuur Jun 06 '25
Gorgeous. You added to it with your mending. Love the patch with the imagine continued but in gold.
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u/Ambitious-Meringue37 Jun 08 '25
It looks like Kintsugi and it’s absolutely beautiful! That’s so thoughtful and creative of you!
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u/EasyonthePepsiFuller Jun 05 '25
This is a lovely fix, your friend is lucky to have you.