Do you repair your clothing when torn, or do you toss it away?

I can sew a button back on, but that's it. Other than that, I'll have my Mom fix things, as she's an avid sewer. I just never inherited the sewing gene, I guess! If not for mom, my clothes would definitely be "disposable".

I hate to throw things out when it is so easy to repair. I have a couple pairs of jeans that the zipper needs to be replaced and pairs of lounging pants that are ripped that need to be sewn. Though i don't dew I will find someone some day that will repair them for me.

If something just needs buttons or a seam sewn I'll repair it. Jeans and things with holes may be worn around the house when working or the kids when playing outside. Other than that, we throw them away or use them as rags.

I repair what I can with my little knowledge of sewing. I can sew button, mend a seam that ripped open, patch jeans from cut pieces of outgrown clothes...I even use stitch wichery to help! You gotta love that stuff! Trust me, I understand having seven children, one needs to repair instead of throwing them away. My kids hate it when they hear me tell them that there is no way to repair that without it looking like it had to be repaired. LOL

If it is something simple I can fix it. I can fix a small tear or sew a button on. I can't do anything too complicated. I don't fix tears in jeans. They don't usually hold up. Anything too complicated, I toss it out.

I try to repair it if possible, otherwise

We repair clothing all the time, or if its too far gone cut it down for other purposes. We do this partly because we are broke and partly as an environmental consideration. I have to say I quite enjoy darning socks, as long as they were handknitted to start with, I don't much enjoy darning thin modern cotton socks they are a pain to do

If it is something I love, I will repair it. The problem is that nothing of mine wears out or gets torn, it lasts for a generation, until the style is back. Too bad I didn't stay the same weight though. Hahha. But seriously, I will mend buttons and a tiny tear if needed. I do it for my hubby.

I repair too. I dont like it but i do it. I hate to throw out clothes.

I could do repair minor problems like tear, patching, zippers, buttons but if it is huge like a total change i take it to repair jobs.

Depending on the age and the type of clothing yes but by either by my mother or my next door neighbor.

well my mom does it 4 me i jus tear them my mom mends them but usually i toss them away xcept its my fav...

It depends. If the article of clothing I have is really damage beyond repair, I'll throw it away. If it's just a little rip in the sleeve or something I will try to fix it.

I think repairing clothes is rapidly becoming a lost art. I still do repair our clothes. I taught both my daughters to sew and to repair their clothes. I was pleasently surprised when my oldest daughter ask for a sewing machine for Christmas. I think todays society is a "disposeble" kind of society. I love the feeling that comes from being frugal. I am greatful that my mother taught me to sew and to do repairs. I am amazed at the items that are taken to the thrift store because the thread is beginning to come out or a small hole is visable in the seam.I just can't imagine getting rid of them when repairs are so simple Just think of the money that could be saved if everyone did their own repairs.

well, I can sew basic things. I can't do zippers but I can do buttons. I just never do it.lol. I keep wearing the clothes as long as I am not going out in public. I can't even remember the last time I bought any new clothes.

If it is something I really like I patch it but if I don't care one way or the other it becomes dust rags.

sometimes i do that. especially if there is something to be done about it.

For minor faults I do repair my clothes or get them repaired. But I dont prefer to use patches for clothes so if there is some big fault then I throw it away.

no i wont toss my torn clothes. instead i modify them & bring a new look to those clothes. In todays world the more different the clothes the more modern are the people

It's a funny thing... I have discovered that putting stuff to one side that needs a button or a few simple stitches is a handy thing to do. I have noticed that when I take time out to relax and sew a few repairs, I find myself working out solutions to other stuff. Or I'll remember something that has been stuck in the back of my memory refusing to come out. And just to escape with the TV off....Oh, It's great!!