• Repair as soon as noticed
• Make repair as inconspicuous as possible unless decorative
• Mend before washing to avoid enlarging the tear. NB clothes for the sick are repaired after washing to avoid contamination if the sick is suffering from a contagious disease
• Repair should cover worn out areas and the adjacent area adequately
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