FT-F012 minTighten a loose drawer knob
Topic · 20 cards · draft
How can I repair the small things I keep putting aside?
Start with a fault you actually have: a loose knob, caught knit loop or clogged fabric fastener. Then add a sewing repair when a garment needs it. These cards teach small, safe methods; choose the matching one rather than following every card in order.
- Foundation 6
- Growth 9
- Mastery 3
- Challenge 2
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Foundation 6
The load-bearing practices you return to. Build the base and keep it in play.
FT-F012 minTighten a loose drawer knob
FT-F022 minPull a knit snag inside
FT-F032 minFree fabric from a zipper
FT-F045 minReplace a missing zipper cord pull
FT-F055 minOil a stiff plier joint
FT-F063 minBrush lint from hook fasteners
Growth 9
Supporting habits that improve the conditions for useful repetitions: preparation, consistency or necessary recovery.
FT-G0110 minSew a shirt button back on
FT-G0215 minResew an opened seam
FT-G0320–30 minSew a patch over a hole
FT-G045–10 minRethread a loose drawstring
FT-G0530–45 minReplace worn waistband elastic
FT-G0615 min + cureGlue a clean decorative wood break
FT-G0710 min + cureTape a small jacket tear
FT-G0815 min + dryMend a torn paper page
FT-G0915 min + dryCondition a dry leather bag
Mastery 3
Inspect your work, apply a specific correction in later practice and check whether it helped.
FT-M0130–45 minDarn a small knitted hole
FT-M0245–60 minReplace torn insect-screen mesh
FT-M0320 min + dryReattach a loose book page
Challenge 2
A bounded mission with an observable finish, supported by the practices you use.
FT-C0114 daysMend three different clothing faults
FT-C027 daysMend someone’s chosen fabric item
Sources
Zhang and Hale (2022), Extending the Lifetime of Clothing through Repair and Repurpose. Read the source ↗
Svensson-Hoglund et al. (2023), A Process Approach to Product Repair. Read the source ↗
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