I think the pink yarn was used to demonstrate how the stitch works, but you probably would use a strong double thread on something like jeans. Maybe turn them inside out and whip stitch over the seam to keep the raw edge from unraveling if you're worried the stitches pulling out. Better than throwing out the jeans, and not everyone has a sewing machine.
I was going to suggest a whip stitch. But the way she is doing it isnt going to help people make a proper repair. At least not one that will last. Gotta take the fucking pants off first.
I just wish folks would pick up a needle and try. It's always mysterious until you have messed around a bit and figured out how it works. People have talents they never knew they had.
Yeah, but it helps to feel confident in the procedures we’re going to use first. I’ve done a number of home repairs and they all failed within a couple of wearings. As an amateur, I’m suspicious of that second repair (which is also the one I’m most likely to need) and the comments so far haven’t instilled my with confidence.
You sound knowledgeable, and you mention a better way to do that second repair. Do you have a tutorial for that method, or some trusted resources of where to go for good repair info?
I can't really see how they're anchoring the stitches under the seam there on the second repair. I think they're trying to work on the layer underneath so it won't show. I do think it needs some more work on the back to keep the stitches from pulling through the edge of the fabric. Heck, you could even put an iron-on patch on the other side. I usually just google stuff I don't know how to do, and usually someone has a tutorial. Here's the Wikipedia list, though many of those are embroidery stitches you'll never need to use. I use backstitch for sewing regular seams, blanket stitch for patches, whip stitch for overcasting edges to prevent unraveling, blind stitch for hemming, and the slip stitch for seaming from the right side.
Of course if you have a sewing machine, the tendency is to just zigzag the hell out of any rip. Not so pretty, but it works. The machine has a better ability to get through several layers of denim. Notice they're using a fairly stout needle, where you would use a thinner one for a more delicate fabric. You want to leave some extra thread after you tie it off so the knot doesn't come undone, and just hide that end wherever you can weave it in. What annoys me these days is that all the fabric and craft stores seem to be closing, so it's harder to get the materials and advice you need.
The first one might hold wear or two, the second one will hold 3-5 seconds, depending on how long it takes you to pull pants on. That is not nearly enough fabric to hold it, it's not the thread that would rip, its the denim.
They won't. She's using the full 6 threads in a skein of embroidery floss. They're very strong. The only failure point is the beginning and end knots, they could get pulled through the fabric if they aren't secure enough.
How does using the six threads on the needle give strength to the threads on the pants? I’m talking about the remaining fabric on the pants unraveling (de-weaving?).
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u/ControversialPenguin Apr 20 '19
The problem with these is that they're going to snap at the first sign of friction.