The likelihood that one of your friends could hem your pants for you has never been higher. Sewing has become “cool” again, according to the New York Times , with classes filling up faster than they can be offered and TikToks about pinned hems snagging over 11 million views.

Mending, hemming, and altering are especially popular among Gen Zers who hope to pick up a hobby that forces them off their phones—and saves them money by teaching them valuable skills. And sharing a well-edited “thrift flip”—a genre of sewing video where people transform old bedsheets or shapeless cardigans into trendy outfits—is also a surefire way to go viral on any platform.

The upcycled fashion market is growing. Including everything from sustainable fashion brands to companies that recycle mate

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