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How To Repair Clothes

June 23rd, 2011

needle and thread

Learning to make simple repairs and alterations yourself can save you serious money on your clothing budget.

With a little bit of knowledge and a needle you can extend the life of your current wardrobe.  Add new items to your closet by restoring or custom fitting second hand items.

The Learning Channel has a complete DIY Guide to Mending Clothes at How Stuff Works that covers all the bases.  Learn the basics of mending a tear.  If you are feeling a bit more ambitious you can learn complex repair jobs like putting new tread on your shoes or custom fitting a pair of trousers.

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