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43 Creative Fixes That Made Broken Things Even Better
These days, people are becoming more conscious about the environment and are looking for ways to make a difference, even as large corporations continue flooding the market with tons of low-quality products. Fast fashion is one area in particular that needs improvement, and consumers are starting to understand the impact it has on the planet.
While some people don’t mind replacing items as soon as they get damaged, others choose to put in the effort to repair and restore them. Not only does this make the item wearable again, but in many cases, it can even enhance its look, making it unique and stylish.
On Reddit, 'Visible Mending' celebrates this approach. Members share DIY fixes for textiles, clothing, accessories, and even furniture like couches and other household items. Scroll down to see some of the most recent posts from this creative and inspiring community.
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60+ Hours Later, It Took 8 Cats And 2 Bees To Repair My Moth-Damaged Vintage Skirt
Undoing The Cat's Masterpiece. And Sharing Some Learnings
Cat-Scratch Couch Repair
Susuwatari Sweater Mend
First Attempt For Husband's Shirt!
Sashiko Knee Repair
First Try At Felting
A Before And After Of The Saddest Plushie I've Ever Found
Patched My Pants! Bought Some Iron-On Patches And Cut Them Out Into A Little Landscape
The Criminal And The Cover-Up
Sewing's Not Just For Fabric
Patched This Slipper After It Got Torn!
"Mommy, Can I Wear My Pants Without Patches On Tuesdays And Thursdays?"
I Made The Hole In The Wall Of My BF’s Kitchen Into A Chalkboard!
Inspired By One Of The Users Here - Mended IKEA Coffee Table Our Cat Loves To Scratch
My 7-Year-Old’s Jeans
Update: Finished Corduroy Project!
I've Mended My Handbag, Where The Fake Leather Is Flaking
Covered A Hole In A Thrifted Office Chair
My Brother Asked Me To Fix The Hole In His Jeans, So I Turned It Into A Lil Embroidebuddy!
Trying Something New
Peeling Headphones
I Wear My Heart On My Paint-Stained Old Pants
My Most Ambitious Sock Darn Yet
A Few More Sashiko Repairs I Have Done In The Past Month
Repaired This Princess Dress From The Thrift For My Niece
Mended A Friend’s Hoodie
Used Plarn To Fix A Laundry Basket
I Fixed A Hole In My Jacket By Embroidering Stars
Teeny Cashmere Sweater I Made, Lost, Had Eaten, Mended, And Refitted For My Newest Doll
I Like To Slide On My Knees On The Gym Floor On PE Days So I Can Get Some New Patches
[WIP] Flower Meadow Pants! How To Add In Flowers?
Kids Backpack Repair
Stardew Valley Patch Mend
Thrift Flip
Second Round Provided By My Lovely Wife
More Mends
Scrappy Repair
Recent Mends On My Favourite Cargo Pants
Partner Had A Small Hole On The Sleeve Of A Sweater I Made For Her, So I Mended It
You Guys Inspired Me!
My Favorite Hat
Mended My Skirt
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