I understand that there is a resurgence in hand crafted goods and I wonder if that includes having clothing mended? Do you mend your own clothing or do you pay someone to do it for you? Or do you dispose of it by donating to charity or tossing into trash?

Among collectibles in vintage Japanese country clothing are the indigo dyed cotton or hemp coats worn by the fishermen.The more patched and worn out, the higher the value for collectors.

The women in the fisherman's life mended and patched their coats with fabrics that created a work of art with fine stitching in white thread over the indigo blue and white coat.Some of the coats are so beautiful,so elegantly simple. Collectors are buying coats that were found in the trash,nearly in rags and hanging them on their walls.

Hand sewing is relaxing and practical,literally adding a human touch to a garment.

Thank you for your thoughts on this.