The environment and the impact that people have on it is one of the most important topics in today’s world. So it’s no surprise for a lot of people that the fashion industry is known as one of the most polluting industries. Having this in mind, a lot of brands, companies, and organizations have started initiatives and programs to make a positive change towards a better tomorrow.
It is said that big changes start from a single try. What, then, can people do to minimize the amount of trash that fills landfills? One of the smart and sustainable ways is fixing your clothes. And if you need some inspiration or a gentle nudge to try it, users of Reddit share the outcomes of them giving their clothing a second chance.
#21 Saved A Shirt That Had Gotten Bleach Stained. Added Bleach 'Bubbles' And A Tie Dye Ombre. I Love It
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#23 Finally Finished The Knees Of My Jeans Yesterday! I'm So Pleased With Them
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#24 Covered A Pen Stain On Maternity Pants Gifted To Me By A Neighbor! First Time Visible Mending And I Think I’m Addicted
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#27 Getting The Hang Of Darning. Luckily My Work Pants Are Riddled With New Opportunities For Practice
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#28 Really Pleased With How This Repair Turned Out! I Feel Like It Adds Some Character To A Plain T-Shirt
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#31 I Had Lots Of Old Jeans That Either Didn't Fit Or Were Worn Out, So I Made Them Into A New Pair!
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#32 Hello! It's My Jacket That Had Big Black Stains On Left Elbow. I Didn't Want To Throw It Away So I Embroidered Some Sunflowers
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#34 My Favorite Jeans Were Wearing Thin In The Thighs So I Added A Denim Patch Inside And Used Sashiko To Make It Pretty
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#35 My S/O Needed A Knee Hole Patched In Some Jeans So I Threw In A Cheeky Little Love Note As A Surprise — Thought You Guys Might Like The Idea
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#36 Made My Own Patch For The Spot Where My Backpack Rubbed Through My Jacket
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#37 An Incredibly Moth Eaten Jumper I Needle Felted The Face Of The Forest Spirit From Princess Mononoke Over. Also, If You Look Closely, You Can See I Did Lots Of Smaller, Less Ambitious Repairs Using Felt And Thread To The Rest
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#39 Finished Darning The Knee Of My Jeans. First Time Darning, So I’m Pretty Happy With It
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#40 Used Some Vintage Fabric To Fix A Hole In My Jeans. I Couldn’t Stitch Over The Buddhas!
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