When you’re wondering how to repair a tear in fabric or a hole in your clothes, sewing patches can be a creative and profitable answer. This morning, I rejuvenated a worn-out (but irreplaceable!) ...

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Got a split seam in your backpack? A shirt button you need to sew back on? Or, if you’re ambitious, a hole in your jeans you’d like to patch? Let’s talk about the basics of repairing clothes, so that ...

I buy a lot of clothes from charity shops. I often notice there’s a button missing, a slight tear or a seam has ripped. I often wonder if people have donated these clothes simply because they don’t ...

In this installment of our Designer D.I.Y. series, Mr. Snyder stitches print boxers to blown-out denim to produce a whole greater than the holes in its parts. By Guy Trebay Illustrations by Samantha ...

Repairing your clothing is one of the most time-honored traditions. Whether you’re beginning your journey of sustainable living, looking to stretch your budget, or just wanting to preserve that ...

This story was originally published on May 22, 2023, and has been updated. When Arounna Khounnoraj was growing up, her mother, a seamstress, made and mended Khounnoraj's clothes. She would try to make ...

There are many benefits to clothing repair. Fixing a hole in your favorite jeans or re-attaching a broken button can extend the life of the piece, which is better for the environment and your wallet.