Lived In Repairs

It’s me 🫶🏼 well overnight I crept up to over 1000 of you on this little corner of the internet & I just wanted to pop ere & say IYA, it’s me Gay 🧡 I cannot thank you all enough for joining me on this journey. I only rebranded in December so this feels like an amazing start to the year & although for me, building community is much more appealing than the follower count & stardom (jokes) that comes with having a large following, one thing is for sure, you guys really are my community 🧡 thank you to everyone that likes, shares, comments & gets involved in my stories. To everyone that understands my vision & to everyone who trusts me with their beloved clothes 🫶🏼 you all make my heart so full & I am forever grateful.
Here’s abit more about me that maybe you don’t know (or maybe do):

🧡My favourite colour is ORANGE!
🧡Being outdoors makes me happy, I’m a big hiker & recently have been coming to terms with my 4 legged friend slowing down so a new approach of slow gardening is upon us this spring/summer
🧡The above 4 legged friend is named Tux aka Tuxedo Black & you’ll see him popping up from time to time on my stories 🐶
🧡I’m 36 years old (soon to be (37)
🧡My go to music is anything funky from disco to house but love to throw abit of Simply Red on from time to time
🧡I am a self taught seamstress & have been sewing more than half my life
🧡My favourite era is the 1970s
🧡 I don’t drink, I chose to give up almost 2 years ago to prioritise my mental health.
🧡My favourite cake is a swiss roll
🧡I love everything about buying 2nd hand, supporting small businesses & being mindful about the kind of consumer & what foot print I am leaving on the world.

That’s just a lil snippet about me 🫶🏼
Again, thank you all for being here, it means the world.
Love & gratitude,
Gay 🙏🏼

A few of my favourite mends recently 🫶🏼 thanks to everyone for letting me loose on your beloved garms ♻️

3 ways you can get your clothing repairs to me. Whether you don’t live in Nottingham, on-the-go, can’t make a Roaming Repairs Session there is a way to get your beloved garms to me. Swipe through to find out more & head to the website for further info 🧡

Deserving some space on the grid- some recent denim repairs both Sashiko & machine darning breathing life back into these jeans 💙
Thank you for letting me loose on your partners beloved jeans.
For more details on denim repairs drop me a DM or find out more via the website. Don’t forget there’s 3 ways you can get your repairs to me 1) postal 2) drop ‘n’ mend at 3) IRL at a Roaming Repairs Session 👊🏼

Thanks to everyone that came through to my first Roaming Repairs session at the charming on Wednesday 😌 you’re going to be keeping me busy tomorrow & Monday!
I currently have a weeks turn around on items so if you are in need of something fixing up then hopefully I’ll see you at my next session - book an appt via the website between 10am-1pm or 4pm-6pm 🫶🏼
Thanks for allowing me to do what I love humans 🧡

Thanks to everyone that came through to my first Roaming Repairs session at on Wednesday 😌 you’re going to be keeping me busy tomorrow & Monday!
I currently have a weeks turn around on items so if you are in need of something fixing up then hopefully I’ll see you at my next session - just book an appt via the website between 10am-1pm or 4pm-6pm 🫶🏼
Thanks for allowing me to do what I love humans 🧡

Thanks to everyone who took part in helping with the decision making of this well worn jacket. was keeping his beady eye on the results & I’ve already had confirmation that it was a good choice 👍🏻 his beloved jacket & pants are back to good as new - with some unique patching & darning.
Did you know you can bring upto 8 garments to your Roaming Repairs Sessions at - you get up to 15 minutes for us to assess all the damage & natter about what you’d like. Alternatively you could leave it into the hands of myself to take creative direction- or I’ll leave the casting vote upto my followers again 🤩

Drop me a DM if you have any further Q’s.
Peace & love
🧡🫶🏼

Over and out folks 😌 thank you to everyone that’s been through in the past 3 weeks 🫶🏼 that’s come to say ta-ra, shared my closing posts, told their friends, purchased from me - you’re all amazing.
It’s safe to say I know I’m making the right decision- retail as a whole is down considerably & I just don’t have the minerals anymore to continue pivoting. So it’s time to press pause & focus on 💪🏼
There is so much changing in the coming week & a huge move is ahead as I leave Unit 9 🧡 I’ll be updating fully in the new year how you’ll beable to see me IRL for all your clothing repairs - alot is in the pipeline & I want to beable to keep my presence with you all via so to stay up to date please do go follow me over there!
For all of you here, I’ll gradually turn this lil space into abit of a blog of all things personal style, vintage finds & maybe the odd drop of selling out my wardrobe 😉
Thank you thank you thank you,
Love & gratitude as always,
Gay 🧡

Afters & befores of some of my fave neckline wear out panels I’ve done recently- I love how creative my clients can be when they choose contrasting fabrics too 👊🏻 the first 2 are some beloved shirts that are 30+ years old, cheers for trusting me with them Tim, hopefully your sons won’t steal them now!
This kind of repair will set you back around £18 - matching cuff binding £18 too 🫶🏼

Appointments will be reopening soon folks - gona get my head down this week & get the rail cleared - keep your eyes peeled!

In a world that constantly encourages us to buy more, it’s time to take a stand against the consumerist frenzy of Black Friday. Instead of mindlessly spending on new clothes, let’s shift our focus towards the art of repair.
By choosing not to spend but mend, we can make a powerful statement against fast fashion and its detrimental effects on both people and the planet. Let’s reduce fashion waste has been my mantra for almost a decade & is an act of rebellion against throwaway culture.
On the evening of Thursday 23rd November I am opening up my studio doors for a FREE Sashiko for repair workshop. Limited spaces available so head over to the website to book your spot & get your name down!
Whether you’re a sewing novice or a major league stitcher. This workshop is to be a creative expression, messy or immaculate, however you want to be.
This is a Sashiko for repair so the idea is to bring along your own item of clothing that is in need of a stitch or 2 whilst I guide you.
I look forward to seeing you. 🧡

I‘m delighted to share with you my latest price-list & rebrand! Get intouch for all your clothing repairs. 🫶🏼♻️