✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

11.33 – Basic Clothing Repairs—Sewing, Patching, and Fixing Buttons: Simple repair skills extend your wardrobe and build independence. Learning to thread a needle, knot the end, and make small stitches prevents waste and saves money. Fixing loose buttons or torn seams restores pride instantly. Keep a small sewing kit with needle, thread, and scissors for quick fixes. Iron-on patches or fabric glue can reinforce worn areas in minutes. Repairing clothes also deepens respect for material goods—each effort prevents another purchase. Tutorials online or community classes make learning accessible. Practicing patience while repairing teaches mindfulness; every stitch reconnects effort with reward. Mending what you own instead of discarding it strengthens sustainability and self-trust. When you look at a shirt you saved, you see proof of problem-solving and care—a skillset more valuable than any brand name.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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