{"id":446,"date":"2018-06-26T16:27:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/?p=446"},"modified":"2018-06-26T16:30:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T16:30:05","slug":"five-easy-garment-repairs-you-can-do-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/2018\/06\/26\/five-easy-garment-repairs-you-can-do-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Easy Garment Repairs You Can Do At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to life hacks and ways to be thrifty, one way you can save money is to learn how to fix clothing items yourself. We all have that favourite item of clothing, something that we always go back to but that one day will start to fall apart. Or that new jacket with the broken zipper, the trousers that need hemming or a dress with a busted seam. If this is you, then you might be surprised at how easy it is to perform simple repairs yourself. Not only will this save on the costs of replacing the items or paying for a tailoring service, but it can also lead to a nice little hobby for yourself or even be the start of a new business venture<\/a>. Nowadays, people are a lot more aware of sustainability and rejecting the throw away culture of the past, so the \u2018make do and mend\u2019 culture is gaining popularity.<\/p>\n

Here are some simple ways you can look after your clothing and effect simple repairs:<\/p>\n

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  1. Repair a bra underwire<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We all have that old faithful lurking in our underwear drawer, the go-to bra that never lets us down. However, if it\u2019s underwired, then a sharp dig in the ribs is usually the first sign that the wire has come through the fabric. However, don\u2019t despair, according to plus size shapewear<\/a> specialist Elle Courbee, this can easily be repaired by pushing the wire back through and stitching the tear. If the tear is too frayed, you can make a patch using moleskin\u2013 simply cut an inch-long length and secure it over the hole. For extra durability, the patch can be stitched onto the casing. Use some glue or clear nail varnish to seal down the ends of the thread, to prevent uncomfortable chaffing.<\/p>\n

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    1. Hemming trousers<\/strong><\/li>\n

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      Rather than rush to a seamstress or tailor, this is really easy to do at home. You only need scissors, pins, a measuring tape and ruler, an iron and a needle and thread. You don\u2019t even need a sewing machine, although this would obviously expedite the process. Simply follow these steps:<\/p>\n