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Several ways to (learn to) mend your own clothes
Repair Cafés are gatherings where people work (together) at repairing things that are broken. The items that are fixed range from clothes to electrical appliances, furniture, bikes and computers. Tools and knowhow are provided.
Online tips & tricks: The internet is full of tips, tricks and tutorials. The website of Care2, for instance, lists some of the most important tips for mending clothes, such as:
how to sew a button
how to darn a sock
how to patch a hole in jeans
how to mend a ripped seam
how to hem pants
Knitting and sewing cafés or workshops are everywhere these days. Check the internet for local initiatives. Some examples to get you going: