A seam that comes loose, a tear caused by a clumsy move or a shop hook because you bumped into something sharp with your clothes: it can...

A big hole or an ugly tear often does mean the end of a garment. A repair usually doesn't turn out very nice. Unless... Unless you...

With socks, you know one thing for sure: you will lose one at some point or one will lose it to another. Ai, a hole. Throw it away? Well no!....

When you sew a button on a pair of trousers or vest, do you know what you are doing? Honestly: at thegreenlist.nl, we are not all equally skilled...

Bingo! You have a great pair of trousers or skirt, but the garment turns out to be too big. Ai, what a shame, because it really is a gem. Now what to do....

Nóóóó! A shop hook in one of those sophisticated jumpers or cardigans you love so much. A classic when you get stuck behind something with a garment....

Shortening a pair of trousers - especially if you are not that tall - may well be necessary to make them fall more flatteringly....