Mending: A Stitch in Time, Saves Nine

Simple Sewing Kit photo by Lorraine Dolbear

Mending

I do not always follow the saying “a stitch in time, saves nine,” but it is truly sage advice! I recently made the effort to mend two pieces of clothing. A pair of pajama pants and a denim shirt. I’ve had them set aside for a while, and finally got to doing the task of sewing up the rips. 

I don’t have an abundance of pajama pants, and it’s hard to find a pair I really like, so that was my motivation to mend them. The denim shirt is a hand-me-down from a friend, and I just love it! In my mind the task of sewing up a rip is a big job, so I’m tempted to throw something out when it needs mending. It’s a great feeling to spend a little time sewing up rips, though, so that I can continue enjoying my favourite clothes. I highly recommend this eco-friendly habit.

Pajama Pants Repair photo by Lorraine Dolbear

Sewing Kits

I have a small sewing kit that has come in handy on many occasions. I would like to do more sewing. Making clothes from scratch is an interest of mine. Right now, though, doing small mending projects is the reality. 

If you don’t have a small sewing kit like mine, yet then it is a great purchase to consider. These days it’s common for a ripped item to be thrown out. There is often a lot of life left in these items, if we’re willing to put in a few minutes of repair. 

Your Turn

Do you know how to sew? How novice or advanced are you with this skill? Let me know what items you’ve been mending lately via contact page!