Why I Repair

My name is Aya. 

I grew up in Japan with the spirit of mottainai, a deep respect for what we already have and for using things fully to the end of their life. In a culture that values speed, newness, and convenience, I believe repair asks us to slow down, pause, notice, care, and stay with what is worn rather than look away.

My goal is to make repair feel normal again, for everyone. Repair doesn’t need to be shameful or hidden; it can be a proud, visible expression of our care for the earth. My approach to repair is flexible and collaborative. I listen carefully to your needs while also working from my own creative vision, and I welcome your ideas along the way.

Looking ahead, I hope this work becomes part of a larger cultural shift toward care, one where repair, reuse, and attention are passed on and become part of everyday life again. This practice isn’t only about what we fix today, but about the values we carry forward into the future.

Repair work varies depending on the garment, material, and level of care required. Below are general starting prices to offer a sense of range. Below are general starting prices.

Buttons, small seams, minor patches  $15 - 

• Stretch fabrics (leggings, activewear)  $20 - 
• Trousers, skirts, dresses  $20 - 
• Denim hemming  $25 -
• Original denim hem  $30 -
• Skirts and dresses — starting at $20
• Full, layered, lined, or specialty hems — quoted individually

Small   $15–25

• Small holes
• Pocket repairs
• Minor reinforcement

Medium  $25–45

• Medium rips
• Denim reinforcement
• Multiple worn areas

Large   $45+

• Extensive wear
• Multiple patches
• Complex repairs
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Zipper replacement, pocket repairs, major seam or 

construction repairs $30 - 

Memorial pieces, garment transformations, creative repairs, made-to-order projects $75 -

I work by appointment only.

Please see examples of my work on Instagram.