Winnipeg organizations hold event to teach people to mend their own clothes
An event held in Winnipeg on Saturday was centered around teaching people how to mend their own clothes as interest in the skill is growing due to inflation and environmental pressures.
“It saves you money in the long run. It makes your clothing and your products last longer. Textile waste is a huge problem in Canada and North America,” said Colleen Ans, co-co-ordinator of the Living Green, Living Well Progam.
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