Holes in the jeans? Time to buy new! No, not really. As the interest in caring for and repairing our clothes grows, more and more people are choosing to hand in garments to tailors or get hold of the sewing needle themselves.
Not many generations ago, we took for granted darning socks with holes and sewing knee patches on pants. But today, it may not be natural for many to bring out a needle and thread to sew on that loose button. There are different reasons for this. The lack of knowledge is an example. You may not have held a needle since the middle school sewing workshop and don’t even remember how to do it.
THANKFULLY, WE LIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE, AND THE INTERNET IS FULL OF FORUMS, TUTORIALS, AND BLOGS FULL OF TIPS AND TRICKS. HERE WE LIST SOME:
Youtube – as you know, here is a lot to get hold on! Everything from tips on cute embroidery that can cover up a hole to how to easily hem your jeans by hand. Search for “make clothes”, “fix clothes”, or “sewing hacks”. This trick for fixing something that has ripped in the seam is a favourite: This Little Farmhouse 
Sysidan – Sysidan is a website dedicated to various sewing techniques with articles, a blog, and a forum where private individuals share tips.
Handicraft – The Swedish Handicraft Association’s National Confederation can do this with sewing! On their website, in addition to articles with their own tips, they suggest various sewing books and sewing courses. There may be such an association in your city.
The Repair Activists – If you are in the process of repairing but need extra inspiration and some push, you should check out the Repair Activists on Instagram! In addition, they share tips and repairs done in workshops nationwide.
I DO NOT HAVE TIME!
Now, only some have the time – or desire – to mend their clothes. Let us then remind you that some do such things professionally. In most cities, a tailor can help you with your broken zipper so you can have your favourite jacket again this spring! But there are also companies that act as intermediaries, and all you need to do is send in your destroyed clothes, and you will get them back in the mailbox as good as new!
Repamera was founded in 2017 in Malmö but has grown rapidly, and it is now possible to send in your clothes for repair regardless of where in the country you live. Each type of repair has a fixed price, and you send in the garment regarding what you want to be repaired, and then you get the garment back within 14 days. Repamera has its own tailors in the office in Malmö but also works with subcontractors. Check out their website and Instagram Maybe they are the option for you!
Even the big clothing companies have caught on to the interest in taking care of our clothes instead of buying new ones all the time. Polarn and Pyret, for example, have started PO.P Repairs, and H&M has launched H&M Take Care, which includes sewing studios in certain stores, as well as a page with tips on how you can take care of your clothes in the best way.
We may be starting to see the end of the fast fashion era.
