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These days, people are becoming more conscious about the environment and are looking for ways to make a difference, even as large corporations continue flooding the market with tons of low-quality products. Fast fashion is one area in particular that needs improvement, and consumers are starting to understand the impact it has on the planet.

While some people don’t mind replacing items as soon as they get damaged, others choose to put in the effort to repair and restore them. Not only does this make the item wearable again, but in many cases, it can even enhance its look, making it unique and stylish.

On Reddit, 'Visible Mending' celebrates this approach. Members share DIY fixes for textiles, clothing, accessories, and even furniture like couches and other household items. Scroll down to see some of the most recent posts from this creative and inspiring community.

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#1

60+ Hours Later, It Took 8 Cats And 2 Bees To Repair My Moth-Damaged Vintage Skirt

60+ Hours Later, It Took 8 Cats And 2 Bees To Repair My Moth-Damaged Vintage Skirt

u/Agile_Ad5125 Report

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    #2

    Undoing The Cat's Masterpiece. And Sharing Some Learnings

    Undoing The Cat's Masterpiece. And Sharing Some Learnings

    u/gantian Report

    49points
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    #3

    Cat-Scratch Couch Repair

    Cat-Scratch Couch Repair

    U/0904momO2 Report

    45points
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    #4

    Susuwatari Sweater Mend

    Susuwatari Sweater Mend

    u/emberkellyart Report

    40points
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    #5

    First Attempt For Husband's Shirt!

    First Attempt For Husband's Shirt!

    u/BlooGloop Report

    37points
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    #6

    Sashiko Knee Repair

    Sashiko Knee Repair

    u/Tough_Bid5213 Report

    35points
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    #7

    First Try At Felting

    First Try At Felting

    u/chibirdy Report

    32points
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    #8

    A Before And After Of The Saddest Plushie I've Ever Found

    A Before And After Of The Saddest Plushie I've Ever Found

    u/becca354 Report

    31points
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    #9

    Patched My Pants! Bought Some Iron-On Patches And Cut Them Out Into A Little Landscape

    Patched My Pants! Bought Some Iron-On Patches And Cut Them Out Into A Little Landscape

    u/MatthewTheManiac Report

    29points
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    #10

    The Criminal And The Cover-Up

    The Criminal And The Cover-Up

    shasha_neequa Report

    29points
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    #11

    Sewing's Not Just For Fabric

    Sewing's Not Just For Fabric

    u/CanRepresentative335 Report

    29points
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    #12

    Patched This Slipper After It Got Torn!

    Patched This Slipper After It Got Torn!

    U/shortylongcat Report

    27points
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    #13

    I Made The Hole In The Wall Of My BF’s Kitchen Into A Chalkboard!

    I Made The Hole In The Wall Of My BF’s Kitchen Into A Chalkboard!

    u/Immediate-Spinach372 Report

    25points
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    #14

    "Mommy, Can I Wear My Pants Without Patches On Tuesdays And Thursdays?"

    "Mommy, Can I Wear My Pants Without Patches On Tuesdays And Thursdays?"

    u/TheQueenCimorene Report

    24points
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    #15

    My 7-Year-Old’s Jeans

    My 7-Year-Old’s Jeans

    U/everydaynursemom Report

    23points
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    #16

    Inspired By One Of The Users Here - Mended IKEA Coffee Table Our Cat Loves To Scratch

    Inspired By One Of The Users Here - Mended IKEA Coffee Table Our Cat Loves To Scratch

    u/mushroomscansmellyou Report

    21points
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    #17

    Trying Something New

    Trying Something New

    u/Grandible Report

    20points
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    #18

    My Brother Asked Me To Fix The Hole In His Jeans, So I Turned It Into A Lil Embroidebuddy!

    My Brother Asked Me To Fix The Hole In His Jeans, So I Turned It Into A Lil Embroidebuddy!

    U/squirmyworrmy Report

    20points
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    #19

    Update: Finished Corduroy Project!

    Update: Finished Corduroy Project!

    U/boybl4zer Report

    20points
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    #20

    I've Mended My Handbag, Where The Fake Leather Is Flaking

    I've Mended My Handbag, Where The Fake Leather Is Flaking

    u/rebekka_ravels Report

    18points
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    #21

    Covered A Hole In A Thrifted Office Chair

    Covered A Hole In A Thrifted Office Chair

    u/zanaspark Report

    16points
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    #22

    I Wear My Heart On My Paint-Stained Old Pants

    I Wear My Heart On My Paint-Stained Old Pants

    u/injury_minded Report

    16points
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    #23

    A Few More Sashiko Repairs I Have Done In The Past Month

    A Few More Sashiko Repairs I Have Done In The Past Month

    u/jcliment Report

    15points
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    #24

    Peeling Headphones

    Peeling Headphones

    u/username_3579 Report

    15points
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    #25

    Used Plarn To Fix A Laundry Basket

    Used Plarn To Fix A Laundry Basket

    u/permanentwallflower Report

    11points
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    #26

    I Fixed A Hole In My Jacket By Embroidering Stars

    I Fixed A Hole In My Jacket By Embroidering Stars

    U/Victorious_Invaders Report

    11points
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    #27

    Repaired This Princess Dress From The Thrift For My Niece

    Repaired This Princess Dress From The Thrift For My Niece

    u/Liverspots598 Report

    11points
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    #28

    My Most Ambitious Sock Darn Yet

    My Most Ambitious Sock Darn Yet

    u/emeraldburial Report

    11points
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    #29

    I Like To Slide On My Knees On The Gym Floor On PE Days So I Can Get Some New Patches

    I Like To Slide On My Knees On The Gym Floor On PE Days So I Can Get Some New Patches

    u/TheQueenCimorene Report

    11points
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    #30

    Mended A Friend’s Hoodie

    Mended A Friend’s Hoodie

    u/Mimble75 Report

    11points
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    #31

    Teeny Cashmere Sweater I Made, Lost, Had Eaten, Mended, And Refitted For My Newest Doll

    Teeny Cashmere Sweater I Made, Lost, Had Eaten, Mended, And Refitted For My Newest Doll

    u/earwig_art Report

    10points
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    #32

    [WIP] Flower Meadow Pants! How To Add In Flowers?

    [WIP] Flower Meadow Pants! How To Add In Flowers?

    u/mensfrightsactivists Report

    10points
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    #33

    Stardew Valley Patch Mend

    Stardew Valley Patch Mend

    u/honestghostgirl Report

    9points
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    #34

    You Guys Inspired Me!

    You Guys Inspired Me!

    U/isabellerick Report

    8points
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    #35

    More Mends

    More Mends

    u/Top_Crazy4640 Report

    8points
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    #36

    Kids Backpack Repair

    Kids Backpack Repair

    u/emberkellyart Report

    7points
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    #37

    Thrift Flip

    Thrift Flip

    u/Perfect_Ad_6858 Report

    7points
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    #38

    Scrappy Repair

    Scrappy Repair

    u/squ1nt Report

    7points
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    #39

    Second Round Provided By My Lovely Wife

    Second Round Provided By My Lovely Wife

    u/AlderanAthletic_5BBY Report

    6points
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    #40

    Recent Mends On My Favourite Cargo Pants

    Recent Mends On My Favourite Cargo Pants

    u/OwnOkra2880 Report

    6points
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    #41

    Partner Had A Small Hole On The Sleeve Of A Sweater I Made For Her, So I Mended It

    Partner Had A Small Hole On The Sleeve Of A Sweater I Made For Her, So I Mended It

    u/ghost_of_mothman Report

    6points
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    #42

    My Favorite Hat

    My Favorite Hat

    u/Quick-Economics4172 Report

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    #43

    Mended My Skirt

    Mended My Skirt

    u/AdAdmirable4650 Report

    -7points
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