Tag Archives | repairs and mending

Thrift-Store Rescue: Patching a Lining

By on January 23, 2013 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I love checking out thrift-stores. I like the randomness of secondhand shopping – you never know what you might find! And, because I can sew, I can see the potential in garments that others might pass up, simply because they’re missing a button or other simple fix! A while back I found this olive military [...]

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How to Sew Clothing that Lasts

How to Sew Clothing that Lasts

By on September 2, 2011 in Tips

As a follow-up to yesterday’s post (How Long Should Clothing Last?) I thought it would be appropriate to share ideas on how to make our clothing last longer. A lot of you left comments on how to repair the lining, and tricks to sew stronger garments in the future. I was riding my bike to [...]

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How Long Should Clothing Last?

How Long Should Clothing Last?

By on September 1, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I just found a rip in the lining of this dress! I’ve been wearing it a lot this summer because it’s lightweight, fitted yet loose through the bodice. (On days when I don’t ride my bike, that is – it’s way too short for that!) Last week I was trying on one of my projects [...]

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