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Clothing Repair - a .pdf on the what, how, and why (fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu)

submitted 1 year ago by alyaza@beehaw.org to c/betterment@beehaw.org

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from the intro:

Clothing repair and mending can cover a rather wide range of activities varying from those requiring very little skill to those demanding a great deal of sewing skill and expertise. The rewards of mending vary from the self-satisfaction for a job well done to a substantial monetary savings by prolonging the life of a garment.

The need for clothing repair comes from various sources. Poor initial garment workmanship or construction can be a problem with ready-to-wear as well as handmade items.

Everyday wear and tear will also take its toll. Poor garment fit can cause a seam to split or a fastener to break. Still other repairs become part of preventive mending, permitting the garment to be worn longer without the need of major repair or recycling.

Garment repair and mending can require a bit of creativity. Don't be guilty of rushing into a repair job without giving the situation some careful thought and having the necessary tools to see the job through.

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[–] PotentiallyAnApricot@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks!

[–] snowbell@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I needed this