Even just learning basic hemming and how to repair stuff is infinitely useful. Mending your clothes is good for the environment and for your connection to ur stuff.
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Probably the most important tactile skill I possess! Being able to mend your own clothes, tailor them to get the perfect fit, and even design/make your own clothes is so rewarding, not to mention hella sustainable. The entire thrift store is my size bc I have a sewing machine and I can take things in or out as needed.
Linking a solid podcast ep that talks about sewing from a historical and philosophical context too hehe everyone should know how to sew
Apr 3, 2024
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i'm learning how to restore and care for long-lasting materials such as wood and leather, and how to extend the life of clothing with basic sewing skills and visible mending. reddit and tiktok have lots of great tips!
Jan 30, 2024
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I know how to sew the most basic stuff, like fixing a hole in a pants pocket or stitching a button back onto an old shirt. Knowing how to do this is handy.
But I liberally take my clothes to one of the local seamstresses: Mary or Anna. A lot of my clothes have gotten new life that way. Six dollars here, 10 bucks there. Highlight: an expensive down jacket had a ruined zipper. For $12 I got a new, sturdy, bronze-colored replacement.
I've also been wanting to see if Anna can do some mods: combine two old sweaters, etc., add elbow patches, etc.
Nov 11, 2024
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