One of the best ways to have a sustainable closet is to take care of what you already have. But popular clothes that are often used, sooner or later, break. There has been a trend on social media regarding “doing it yourself”, not at least when it comes to mending and sewing. Maybe as an effect of the pandemic where many of us had to endure lockdown for several months. But despite all the good reels and tutorials out there, sewing and mending might not be for all of us and the good news is that there are plenty of services out there to help you. You can always check in your local neighbourhood, cleaning services might for example know where to find a tailor, but if not, these online platforms and apps might be exactly what you are looking for.

Repamera

Founded in Sweden to transit our lifestyle into a more circular one. Now their services are also available in Denmark. It is a social enterprise that empowers workers with different backgrounds and makes tailoring easy for you. The prices are fixed based on the number of areas that need to be repaired and on the item of clothing, such as children’s clothes starting at 99 SEK and zip lines for 299 SEK.

Second Stich

Second Stitch is a social enterprise that empowers women from diverse backgrounds economically and socially through textiles. This Australian company was founded in 2017 by the non-profit VICSEG new features which offers a range of services for migrants, asylum seekers and refugee communities in Victoria. They have a service menu based on the item of clothing and what needs to be altered. They can also do a consultation based on our latest second-hand shopping that you might want to alter and change to make the perfect fit!

Repair Rebels

Have chosen their name since they want to go against fast fashion and encourage consumers to repair instead. You choose your repair based on the item and what needs to be done, pick up and delivery time. This German-based service also has information in English and you can read and learn more about their tailors and their speciality.

Hidden Opulence

Founded in 2017 as a design studio with added services for alterations and up-cycling. They feel pride, especially in serving those who identify as Queer, Non-Binary and/or BIPOC and encourage more people to step up for equality. Based in Portland, USA, this popular design studio has not only good services but also communication rooted in social sustainability.

Fix That Shirt

This Paris-based European-centered company has developed an app where you can choose what needs to be repaired, by whom and where. There is a list of tailors and you can also apply to become one. With the ambition to make tailoring easy, we believe they are on a good track to make that possible.

Clothes Doctor

Funded in 2017 in the UK to make it easier and more empowering for customers to look after and repair their clothes. They offer services and products with the ambition to educate consumers on how to take care of their garments. Their customers are normally fashion lovers who want to take care of their favourite items or people who live a conscious lifestyle with the ambition to reduce their climate and environmental footprint. The prices are based on what kind of service. To replace a button is 6.50 £ while zip replacement costs 17 £.

6 services who help you to mend and fix your clothes