My $5 thrift store find saved me from a $200 mistake

I needed a new winter coat but couldn't afford the $200 one I wanted. I went to the Goodwill on Maple Street and found this old wool coat for $5. It looked rough, but I spent a weekend cleaning and patching a small tear in the lining. Now it's my favorite thing and just as warm. Anyone know other ways to fix up cheap clothes that last?

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jordan9031mo ago

Thrift store finds are the absolute best. I have a few wool sweaters I got for like three bucks each and they've lasted me years with just a little care. Hand washing in cold water with some gentle soap makes a huge difference. For patching holes, I grab matching thread and do a simple stitch, nothing fancy. A lot of people throw away good stuff because of a loose button or a tiny tear, and it's such a waste. You can fix most things up in like twenty minutes if you have a basic sewing kit. Saving money and keeping clothes out of the landfill is a win win in my book.

laura_allen1mo ago

@jordan903 I found a cashmere sweater for four bucks last week and fixed a tiny hole in ten minutes.

ryan3691mo ago

Woah wait @laura_allen you found a cashmere sweater for four bucks? That's wild, I've never gotten that lucky at my local thrift. Those things are usually like $30+ even used.