I mend if I like the item enough. I have fixed socks on the machine just to see if I could (I could) and sometimes when I go visit the son and daughter in law with the grands they have some things for me. I have mended back packs, soccer pants (on the machine with FMQ method) dance costumes, pajama pants, etc. This last visit there wasn't anything. Kids are getting older. I have a machine and supplies there.