My Mother's Make Do and Mend Tin - The Wartime Mending Habits That Still Save You a Fortune

SUBSCRIBE for more:    / @doreenwilkins1948   SUMMARY: A hole, loose button or tired seam doesn’t mean something belongs in the bin. In this video, I share the wartime mending habits my mother taught me—and show why a simple repair can still save you a small fortune today. From darning socks and securing buttons to reclaiming wool, replacing elastic and making worn fabric useful again, I explain how I keep clothes and household linens going for longer. I also share honest advice for beginners, because good mending doesn’t need to be perfect or invisible—it simply needs to work. Buying new may feel easier, but repairing what I already have is often cheaper, stronger and far more satisfying. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Why mending still pays 4:46 Save and secure buttons 8:29 Repair seams and socks 12:18 Reclaim wool and worn sheets 15:07 Patch, turn and lengthen 19:06 Reuse rags and protect wool 23:12 Replace elastic and build routine 25:37 Invisible repairs and lasting principles 27:59 Why buying new costs more 29:06 Honest advice for beginners #MakeDoAndMend #FrugalLiving #ClothesRepair #Mending #MoneySaving #WartimeWisdom