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43 Creative Fixes That Made Broken Things Even Better
Art & Design,HobbiesMAR 24, 2026

43 Creative Fixes That Made Broken Things Even Better

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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.

#1 60+ Hours Later, It Took 8 Cats And 2 Bees To Repair My Moth-Damaged Vintage Skirt

60+ Hours Later, It Took 8 Cats And 2 Bees To Repair My Moth-Damaged Vintage Skirt
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#2 Undoing The Cat's Masterpiece. And Sharing Some Learnings

Undoing The Cat's Masterpiece. And Sharing Some Learnings
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#3 Cat-Scratch Couch Repair

Cat-Scratch Couch Repair
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#4 Susuwatari Sweater Mend

Susuwatari Sweater Mend
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#5 First Attempt For Husband's Shirt!

First Attempt For Husband's Shirt!
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#6 Sashiko Knee Repair

Sashiko Knee Repair
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#7 First Try At Felting

First Try At Felting
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#8 A Before And After Of The Saddest Plushie I've Ever Found

A Before And After Of The Saddest Plushie I've Ever Found
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#9 Patched My Pants! Bought Some Iron-On Patches And Cut Them Out Into A Little Landscape

Patched My Pants! Bought Some Iron-On Patches And Cut Them Out Into A Little Landscape
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#10 The Criminal And The Cover-Up

The Criminal And The Cover-Up
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#11 Sewing's Not Just For Fabric

Sewing's Not Just For Fabric
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#12 Patched This Slipper After It Got Torn!

Patched This Slipper After It Got Torn!
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#13 "Mommy, Can I Wear My Pants Without Patches On Tuesdays And Thursdays?"

"Mommy, Can I Wear My Pants Without Patches On Tuesdays And Thursdays?"
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#14 I Made The Hole In The Wall Of My BF’s Kitchen Into A Chalkboard!

I Made The Hole In The Wall Of My BF’s Kitchen Into A Chalkboard!
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#15 Inspired By One Of The Users Here - Mended IKEA Coffee Table Our Cat Loves To Scratch

Inspired By One Of The Users Here - Mended IKEA Coffee Table Our Cat Loves To Scratch
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#16 My 7-Year-Old’s Jeans

My 7-Year-Old’s Jeans
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#17 Update: Finished Corduroy Project!

Update: Finished Corduroy Project!
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#18 I've Mended My Handbag, Where The Fake Leather Is Flaking

I've Mended My Handbag, Where The Fake Leather Is Flaking
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#19 Covered A Hole In A Thrifted Office Chair

Covered A Hole In A Thrifted Office Chair
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#20 My Brother Asked Me To Fix The Hole In His Jeans, So I Turned It Into A Lil Embroidebuddy!

My Brother Asked Me To Fix The Hole In His Jeans, So I Turned It Into A Lil Embroidebuddy!
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