Saving money, becoming more sustainable and learning a new skill are just some of the reasons young people are turning to sewing.
Saving money, becoming more sustainable and learning a new skill are just some of the reasons young people are turning to sewing.
New research from Pennys shows more than 3 quarters of 18-24 year olds have mended their own clothes in the past 18 months - more than any other age group.
A stitch in time is just fine for Gen-Z, who are taking up their needle and thread to mend their own clothes.
62% say they’ve taken to repairs to save money while 95 said its to become environmentally conscious.
The survey found almost 60% of Irish customers want to learn how to mend their own clothes, but just a third think they’ve the ability.
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