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Keeping a favourite jacket in use
A neat patch and reinforced seam saved a familiar jacket from the waste stream.
Published 27 May 2026 Studley Repair Cafe
The textile team matched a sturdy patch, secured the damaged area, and reinforced the seam most likely to fail next.
A visible mend can be worth celebrating
Durable repairs do not always need to disappear. Contrasting thread and patches can become part of an item’s story.