Outside/In On the mend: 8 tips on how to repair your clothes
Nov 26, 2025
Discover the joy of mending as a sustainable choice for your wardrobe. Learn how a simple closet audit can help declutter and encourage repair. Uncover the benefits of laundry care to extend garment life and pick up quick mending projects to build confidence. Explore the social impact of local repair services and the importance of choosing repairable clothing. From beautiful visible mending techniques to community repair cafes, this conversation celebrates the art of keeping clothes in circulation and fostering connections.
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Do A Closet Audit First
- Do a closet audit and pull out items you haven't worn in years to rediscover what you already own.
- Make a repair pile rather than immediately donating or discarding those pieces so you can restore them to use.
Try Simple Cleaning First
- Wash and treat stains before assuming an item is ruined; simple cleaning often restores wearability.
- Use dish soap, baking soda, cornstarch, or even saliva for blood to remove common stains effectively.
Start Small With Mends
- Start mending with small, achievable projects that take under two hours to build confidence.
- Learn basic techniques like darning or sashiko from YouTube before attempting larger repairs.
