On a balmy summer evening, Sary Gil of Norwalk tediously repairs one of his T-shirts with red thread using decorative stitches that look like rosebuds. You wouldn’t know it, but just three weeks ago, ...

There are many benefits to clothing repair. Fixing a hole in your favorite jeans or re-attaching a broken button can extend the life of the piece, which is better for the environment and your wallet.

Nancy breaks traditional sewing methods as she shares easy fix-it techniques for clothing. Nancy takes an easy and lighter approach to clothing repairs. Replace broken zippers, mend jeans, sew on ...

Whether it’s fixing a button, darning a sock, or repairing a fallen hem – you can achieve plenty with a needle, some thread and a little patience The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn ...