Make Do And Mend Collection

CM33 9149 Revive and Thrive
Revive and Thrive, make do and mend, recycling, repurposing, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2022

A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho)
472980 A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ninth Scout Law)

Silicon Chip Revolution: One of the uses the Silicon chip, semi conductor is put to is to work: The Futura Sewing Machine " The first Sewing Machine with an Electronic Brain"

A very happy Mrs. Emms with her new Singer Sewing machine presented to her by the Daily Mirror. January 1958

A toy for every child in this village, from a dolls hospital. Stella West, Paddy Brown, and Gwen Lidbetter- three village girls of Storrington, Sussex, are working hard to do this

It was warm walking in heavy boots, and carrying haversack so he threw off most of his clothing and just relaxed in that sunshine, soon dozing off

Woman knitting pose in the Daily Mirror studios Circa 1959

Model Roma Reeves seen here wearing green spot apron whislt knitting 1958 B944-002

Woman using sewing machine. Circa 1964 A1137b-002

Little Hazel Robson of Newcastle, has a go at repairing a hole in a sock. 21st October 1951 21/10/1951

A unique way to darn socks by using a light bulb to help illuminated the hole that needs darning. 3rd March 1948

Busy at her sewing machine is Mrs. Beaty Evans, her next door neighbour, Mrs. Betty Davies looks in at the window to discuss the latest bathing costume. July 1955

Behind the scenes at Coventry Citys Highfield Road ground in the build-up to the new 1955-56 season. The ladies of the laundry iron

Miss 1941 Economises. Silk stocking are becoming extremely expensive and whereas girls used to discard laddered stockings

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"Make Do and Mend: Embracing Resourcefulness and Creativity Throughout History" CM33 9149 Revive and Thrive - A testament to the resilience of communities, where making do with what they had was a way of life. A Scout is Thrifty, 1929 (colour litho) - Scouts embodying the spirit of resourcefulness, learning to mend and repurpose items for a sustainable future. Silicon Chip Revolution: One of the uses the Silicon chip - From revolutionizing technology to empowering individuals in repairing their gadgets, silicon chips have transformed our ability to make do and mend. A very happy Mrs. Emms with her new Singer Sewing machine presented to her by the Daily - The gift that empowered countless individuals like Mrs. Emms to mend clothes, breathe new life into fabrics, and embrace self-sufficiency. A toy for every child in this village, from a dolls hospital - Teaching children early on about valuing possessions by encouraging them to repair beloved toys instead of discarding them. It was warm walking in heavy boots, so he threw off most of his haversack- An example of adaptability during challenging times when making do meant shedding unnecessary burdens for comfort's sake. Woman knitting pose in the Daily Mirror studios Circa 1959 - Knitting as an art form that not only created warmth but also fostered creativity while utilizing available resources efficiently. Model Roma Reeves seen here wearing green spot apron whilst knitting 1958 B944-002 - Fashionably combining style with practicality through handmade garments made possible by mending techniques. Woman using sewing machine. Circa 1964 A1137b-002 - Seamstresses embracing modern tools like sewing machines as allies in their mission to make do and mend effectively. Little Hazel Robson of Newcastle has a go at repairing a hole in a sock – Instilling valuable skills at an early age; teaching children the importance of resourcefulness and self-sufficiency.