Thank you. I certainly make mistakes and I'm dull learning, but I enjoy sewing, for the most part. It's nicer if you don't make mistakes, though! 😆

The problem with a lot of clothing now is that it doesn't last very well, even with repairs. That's wonderful that you're getting so many years from your coats. I'm pretty impressed with how well this hoodie has lasted. Much of the clothing we get in Australia doesn't last long at all.

We have a few shops here which make alterations, usually combined with dry cleaning. I'm not sure of they do repairs, though.