Can you make do and mend.

Introduction

Can you make do and mend. Often things can be fixed with a little tape or glue and will go on to last maybe a few more years. Furniture if kept well maintained, can last several lifetimes. Do you really need to buy new or replace an item, or can you actually make do with what you have.

Can you make do and mend.

Can you make do and mend?

It’s an age-old question, but one that remains relevant in today’s society. With the average person throwing away over 4 kilograms of clothes per year and buying new clothes at a rate of 1.7 items per week, it’s clear that we have a lot to learn when it comes to making do and mending our garments. In fact, according to research by The Clothing Bank charity, most people don't know how long they're supposed to keep their clothing before getting rid of them—32% think six months is enough whereas experts say three years is more realistic.

But can you make do and mend? It depends on your lifestyle really...

Often things can be fixed with a little tape or glue and will go on to last maybe a few more years.

Can you repair your own clothes, shoes or bags?

The answer for me is: yes, with some caveats. I can mend a pair of jeans myself but only if it's a quick fix. If the hem has come down and there's not much fabric left on the inside, then I have to take them to someone more skilled than me.

What are those skills? Well, sewing is one skill that comes in handy when you have to make do and mend. But there are other ways too - taping things together with masking tape or gluing them back together with superglue (careful!) can often be enough to get you out of trouble for another few years.

It's not always easy though - especially if you're working with fabrics like wool that fray easily or lace which needs special care when cutting into it (and also tends to unravel quite quickly). In these cases, it might be worth taking your garment somewhere where they will do it properly for you – even though this will cost money!

Furniture if kept well maintained, can last several lifetimes.

Furniture, if kept well maintained, can last several lifetimes. In fact many pieces of furniture were handed down from generation to generation and were in such good condition that they could be repaired or re-upholstered and brought back to life. So if you have a piece of furniture which is too far gone for repair, but you love it so much that you want one just like it then all is not lost - there are people out there who specialize in making exact replicas of older pieces!

If you don't want a replica but wish to refresh your current suite with something new then this can be done by painting or adding some decorative touches such as new handles and trims.

Do you really need to buy new or replace an item, or can you actually make do with what you have.

The art of making do and mending can be a great way to save money, but it’s also a fantastic way to help the environment.

If you have a broken item, think about whether you really need to replace it or not. Try fixing up your old things instead:

• Repairing is cheaper than buying new or replacement parts, and it uses less energy as well.

• The repair will last longer than if you had bought new items in the first place – which means that you won’t need to keep repairing them!

Make, Do and Mend if where possible.

• Make do and mend where possible.

• The environment can benefit from these changes, as well as your pocket. It’s a good idea to make do and mend where possible, rather than throwing out items that can be used again or repaired. You could save yourself time, money and energy by keeping an eye on what you have in your home.

Conclusion

In the end, it’s all about making do and mending. There are many ways to repair broken items, but sometimes it's not worth the effort or money. However if you can make do with what you have then that's always a good thing!