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Fix It Don't Bin It

Basic repair skills for clothes, furniture, bikes, and electronics. Stop throwing things away.

Ages 8–14 ~6.0 hours total
1

The Mindset of Repair

Why we throw things away, and why our grandparents didn't.

2 lessons

The Throwaway Generation: Why We Stopped Fixing Things

Ages 10–14 25 min Beginner

Planned Obsolescence: When Things Are Designed to Break

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate
2

Fabric and Clothing Repair

Sew a button, patch a hole, fix a hem. Skills that save money and reduce waste.

2 lessons

Sew a Button, Patch a Hole: Clothing Repair Basics

Ages 8–12 25 min Beginner

Beyond Basics: Hems, Tears, and Extending the Life of Clothes

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate
3

Fixing Things Around the House

Wobbly chairs, leaky taps, squeaky doors — basic repairs anyone can learn.

2 lessons

The Home Repair Starter Kit: Fixes Anyone Can Do

Ages 10–14 25 min Beginner

Wobbly Chairs, Leaky Taps, and Squeaky Doors

Ages 10–14 25 min Intermediate