Do You Mend Your Clothes?

I can’t say I’ve ever really mended any clothes apart from sewing buttons back on when they have come off.

I’m not the best with needle and thread, I always wait till I see my mum. However in your situation I’m sure I’d be able to it, thinking about it I have that happen to one of my bikini tops. So thanks for the reminder, let’s see if I actually do it..

I always try to mend my clothes and my grown up daughters always bring me there stuff to mend it takes me a while now as I have arthritis in my hands and fingers but I love sewing x

I haven't mended anything since I started with arthritis in my fingers..15 years ago..I would always sew a hole in my socks or put a button back on..

Yes I mend clothes. Only if it is something simple like sowing up a hole or putting a patch over something. If it is something more serious then I will take it to the tailors. I always fix my sons clothes and mend mine and my husbands too.

I would fix more clothing if someone invented iron on buttons, I hate sewing buttons back on

My partner tries to mend clothes to make them last longer

I can saw buttons on, but my partner is very good, so is her dad

I do try. I have learnt to use my sewing machine. I'm liking the fact I can try to fix stuff. Better for us and the environment

Yeah - I always try to mend. I was bought up having ‘make do and mend’ as a normal practice. Like all these recycling programmes on TV - my family has always done that - maybe not as nicely tho lol.

Yeah I always sew my clothes mostly leggings always have holes on the thigh area lol my stitching skills not that good but does the job until it rips again haha and then if it’s beyond sewing anymore it’s in the bin

I do. I prefer to get the most out of clothing, especially if the quality of the material is good

Once in a blue moon I thread a needle and sew things but it takes me longer to thread the needle than do the sewing these days..even the ones with the big eyes..

I like to wear leggings but once the seams split,they are difficult to repair in a lasting way because of body movement.I repair other items wherever possible but in the end some things become too old and faded and they have to go.

Yes, I always try to do so, so it’s very hard for me to chuck out anything, as I know if it still fits, it still has life in it

I tend to throw things away but I cannot remember the last time I needed anything repairing

Not underwear generally but I do mend other items, buttons, bags straps, rips in clothing that are easy on my sewing machine, however I am yet to figure out how to put in a new zip,I have a special footer for zips for my machine but not sure how it works!!!! it's on my list to learn in the winter as I have 3 bags and a coat currently waiting for new zips,

I do not mend my own clothes however when my daughter was school age I made 6 dickensian costumes for her and her friends to go carol singing complete with lanterns on sticks.

Yes I’m always sewing something though it’s usually for grandkids, whether it’s shortening trousers or taking in waists or even re stuffing teddy’s that have been squashed to within an inch of their fur. I’ve even ended up making clothes for teddys or knitting or crocheting blankets for dolls

A little repair is cheaper than buying a brand new item altogether.

I never try to repair clothes myself. The most I will do is sew a button back on.

Not exactly mending, but a while back I opened the seams of an old pillowcase past its best and with the bit that overlaps to cover the pillow end I sewed three pockets, with a decorative button at the side of the openings. The other end I slid under the mattress with the pockets hanging over the side and used them for my kindle, spectacles and phone/remote. Easy to slip them in as I am falling asleep and during the day the duvet covers it so it doesn't show.