Until very recently, caring for and mending our clothes and other textiles was a necessity.  Sometimes because of rations or scarcity, but more often, because clothing was valued. Time and effort went into both purchasing and maintaining a wardrobe.

The key to a longer-lasting wardrobe is to care for your clothing. Treat clothes gently and mend them when they need repair.  That means sewing on buttons, replacing a hem or mending a moth hole.  Through these small acts, we will create a more meaningful relationship with the things that we purchase and prolong the life of our clothes.