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What does make do and mend mean ww2

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A philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing.
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  • the government-backed "make do and mend" scheme was introduced to encourage people to revive and repair worn-out clothes
  • handmade and hand-repaired clothing became an essential part of wartime life

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  • credits: online source
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