In this video I’ll take you on the journey of repairing a Douchebag branded backpack I found at a thrift store for AUD15 (US11-12?) which would normally cost 300 in store. It was in great condition except for a ripped inner piece which I thought I could replace quite easily. It turned out to be more difficult than I expected but I was happy with the final result all the same!

Welcome to Slew Living. I'm Esther and I sew stuff to support a slow lifestyle.

If you’re starting to learn about sustainable and ethical fashion and how to curate a more mindful closet, a great step is to learn how to mend clothing and accessories and make them last longer. This way you can really invest in the key pieces of your wardrobe that you get the most wear out of, and in the long run save the planet from excess clothing that ends up in landfill.

You might be surprised to learn that most carbon emissions emitted from the fashion supply chain are from the end user (us!), that come from caring for the garment - things like washing, drying and disposing of it at the end of it’s life. Prolonging the life of a garment therefore decreases the emissions required to create new garments, and also the disposal of it to landfill. In the words of Vivienne Westwood, ‘Buy less, choose well and make it last!’

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Let me know in the comments if you have suggestions for more mending tutorials or garments you’d like to sew from scratch!

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