noun
invisible mending
Refers to the technique of repairing clothes so that the mend is not noticeable. Often used in the context of professional clothing repair.
このジャケットはかけはぎで直してもらった。
I had this jacket repaired with invisible mending.
かけはぎの技術は熟練を要する。
The skill of invisible mending requires expertise.
繕い is general mending or darning, while かけはぎ specifically refers to invisible mending where the repair is not noticeable.
Compound of 掛け (kake, 'hanging' or 'attaching') and 接ぎ (hagi, 'joining' or 'splicing'), referring to the technique of attaching and joining fabric seamlessly.