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Hands stitching leather onto dark canvas
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SKILL 05 / THE LOG

MEND & REPAIR

Worn does not always mean finished. Make an honest repair, know its limits, and put useful gear back to work.

03 ARTICLES

FIELD NOTES
Hands stitching a canvas patch over a tear in black canvas work pants

01 / 2 MIN READ

Patch the Canvas

A well-placed patch can give everyday workwear another season. Start with the fabric around the tear.

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Hands sweeping dust off a leather blacksmith apron with a wood-handled brush

02 / 2 MIN READ

Keep the Leather Working

Clean lightly. Condition sparingly. Leather needs care, not a heavy coat of everything on the shelf.

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Hands holding open a burst seam on a worn canvas and leather work glove

03 / 2 MIN READ

Look Before You Replace

A loose seam and a failed load-bearing strap are different jobs. Decide what is worth repairing before starting.

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