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This project was conducted with IMPACT+ at Northumbria University in collaboration with St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle. IMPACT+ staff created and facilitated repair workshops, both internally with staff and volunteers then externally with the public.
The Care & Repair Guide
Welcome to the Care & Repair Guide — a practical resource offering visual and written instructions to help you run your own repair workshops and learn essential garment mending skills. From darning and Sashiko stitching to sewing on a button, this guide supports anyone looking to repair, teach, or build confidence in simple, sustainable clothing care.
