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A Fruitful Washing Error
A Fruitful Washing Error
Who I hired someone
Time 1 days
Cost 0 pounds

What was repaired?

My favourite green wool jumper

How was it repaired?

Because the jumper shrank in the wash, it was no longer able to fit me. So it was converted into a pillowcase on a sewing machine by my mother

Why was it repaired?

It was my favourite jumper and I didn't want to say goodbye to it and turn it into rags. So, as it had become miniaturised, I decided to get help to turn it into a pillowcase. Now I use it more regularly than when it was a jumper

Why is repair important?

Its about sustainability and not falling into consumerism just because it's easy. By repairing my jumper into a pillow, I can still use it and now it has a bit of a story. Even if use, is not what it was originally intended