Saving old fabric scraps and cloths to use as cleaning rags
Worn-out clothes and offcuts of fabric do not have to go straight in the bin. Cut into rags, they earn their keep for years around the house.
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Replacing a broken cord in a blind instead of buying a whole new one
A snapped cord does not mean the whole blind needs to go. Replacing it is often a straightforward job that takes very little time.
Mending a torn rucksack before the new school term begins
A ripped seam does not have to mean the end of a favourite rucksack. A bit of care before term starts keeps it going for years.
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