Sew a matching button onto a coat that's lost one
A missing button stands out immediately on an otherwise smart coat. Finding a close match and sewing it on carefully restores the look.
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Repair a tear in waterproof trousers before the next downpour
A small tear in waterproof trousers lets in far more water than it looks like it should. A patch from the inside keeps them properly protective again.
Patch the hole in a fabric school bag before it spreads
A small tear on a well-used bag grows quickly once the edges start to fray. A simple patch keeps the bag going for another term.
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