https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2271700 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:11:37 +0000 RobinF 2271700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's crazy to me how few people know how to sew any more. It has been such a useful skill for me from hemming and mending clothes to sewing curtains. Maybe articles like this can revive the interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2271007 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 18:22:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2271007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s not exactly mending, but cleaning the dust off my suede boots after wearing them to a gravelly place revived them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2271005 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 17:45:55 +0000 CarolS 2271005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which reminds me, I have a button that has to be sewn back on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2270978 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:34:08 +0000 rachylou 2270978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The return of the ‘ladies home journal*?</p> <p>I have this home ec book from the 50s. I love it. I don’t know where I got it, but I’ve had it since I was a teenager. Dressing, clothing, sewing, grooming, home decorating and cooking. A hoot but also useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2270885 Sun, 10 Jul 2022 01:36:27 +0000 Jaime 2270885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh excellent - I love articles like these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2270812 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:00:32 +0000 Joyce B 2270812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great links. Maybe Inge can add them to her next link love? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2270784 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:21:47 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2270784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is interesting- and pretty cool! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/%e2%80%98make-do-and-mend%e2%80%99-column-in-elle#post-2270781 Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:04:13 +0000 Carla 2270781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>An interesting sign of the times, Elle magazine now regularly runs helpful articles under the category ‘Make Do and Mend’. &nbsp;I found this one <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/a36379813/leather-repair/">https://www.elle.com/uk/fashio.....er-repair/</a>&nbsp;on the maintenance of leather goods helpful, and this one on ‘how to sew’&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.elle.com/uk/fashion/a35987370/how-to-sew/">https://www.elle.com/uk/fashio.....ow-to-sew/</a>&nbsp;funny as an experienced sewist, but a fine introduction with good links. &nbsp;(Most of the articles are short with informative links, but some are detailed - like the first link.) Articles&nbsp;range from how to sew on a button, to cleaning jewellery. &nbsp;</p> <p><div>Interesting&nbsp;to see articles in a fashion magazine with a preservation/sustainability angle vs buying new.<br /></div> </p>