What will a stitch in time save?

The saying goes "A stitch in time saves nine."

It is a sewing reference and pays tribute to the Puritan work ethic. This is the situation: if a shirt or pair of pants needs mending, it is better to mend the hole quickly (resulting in fewer stitches) than waiting and the hole requiring more stitches. So, a stitch in time saves nine. In other Words, don't procrastinate.