Is it permitted to repair one's own clothing or vessels on Erev Shabbat for the purpose of Shabbat?
Synopsis
The Mechaber permits repairing one's clothing or vessels for Shabbat all day on Erev Shabbat. The Biur Halacha extends this even to sewing new garments. The Beur HaGra limits this to the level of amateur workmanship (maaseh hedyot).
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