継つぎ物もの

noun

patchwork; patching; something patched

Refers to the act of patching clothes or fabric, or to an item that has been patched or needs patching. Often used in contexts of mending or extending the life of garments.

• 祖そ母ぼは継つぎ物ものが得とく意いで、古ふるい着き物ものをきれいに直なおしてくれる。

  My grandmother is good at patchwork and mends old kimono beautifully.

• このズボンは継つぎ物ものだらけだが、まだ履はける。

  These trousers are full of patches, but I can still wear them.