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Writer repairs two pairs of ripped jeans after long delay

Original: I finally stopped procrastinating and patched the knees on two pairs of jeans that each had one ripped knee. First I iro

A person has shared that they finally mended two pairs of jeans with ripped knees, ironing on patches and then hand-stitching around the edges to stop them peeling away. They say the patched jeans are fine for casual wear but not for work, and the small victory over procrastination has drawn warm engagement from readers.

Why now: Mending clothes and anti-consumerism are relatable topics that resonate with people tired of throwing away wearable items

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• I finally stopped procrastinating and patched the knees on two pairs of jeans that each had one ripped knee. First I ironed on the patches, then I hand-stitched all the way around the edge of each to keep them from peeling. I'm not going to wear patched jeans to work, but I can… · jik@federate.social · 21

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