Visible mending and clothing repairs in Nottingham and across the UK.
Repairing your beloved clothes and supporting creative livelihoods.
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Got a tear? Butt blowout? broken zip?
Get your clothes to me. I offer expert visible mending - sashiko, patching, binding, and so many other repairs that wear their stories with pride.
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let's educate together
I do talks, workshops, group mentoring, and guest lecturing - all rooted in real, lived experience from 20+ years working in slow fashion and repair.
If you want your event or course to go beyond surface-level sustainability talk, I’m in.
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Repair artist and sewist resources
If pricing has been the thing holding your livelihood back, Reclaim Your Worth walks you through exactly how to charge properly for repair and sewing work.
Hey, my name’s Gay.
I run Lived-in Repairs from my back bedroom in Nottingham.
I’ve been sewing, selling vintage, and fixing well-worn clothes for over 20 years.
This is work rooted in care - for clothes, for people, and for doing things differently.
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Awarded & Renowned
People’s Choice runner-up for Best Independent on the High Street 2022, along with features in top publications
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20+ Years in the Clothing Industry
From indie label and vintage shops to studio ownership and global brand partnerships.
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Community Advocate
I believe creatives are better together. Regular facilitator of workshops - bringing people together through stitching.
Get in Touch!
Start a conversation today direct on whatsapp or via email whether you’re a customer with clothes that need repairing or a brand wanting to partner.
