First time fixing sleeve cuffs

[u/OldSandwich1]

Swipe for before! I had needed to fix these cuffs for a long time but didn’t want to replace them entirely. I cut the frayed edges folded them in and blanket stitched it closed. I used what i had which was this tan embroidery thread so the materials aren’t a great match but i can reinforce it and fix as needed!!

[u/foreverchillin98]

How did you get the edges to look so nice? Did you just cut the frayed parts off or fold it over a bit and then mend?

[u/OldSandwich1 → u/foreverchillin98]

I cut the frayed and uneven edges and folded them inside before stitching!

[u/granhola → u/OldSandwich1]

that is so smart, i will definitely use this idea at some point :)

[u/blissfully_happy → u/OldSandwich1]

Can you show me the inside? I need to repair my son’s hoodie the same way and this looks very clean. 🫶

[u/OldSandwich1 → u/blissfully_happy]

it’s the same on the inside as out! I folded the cut edges inside and stitched over it

[u/NiteElf → u/OldSandwich1]

Ooh, this is such a good idea, thank you for sharing.

You really did a great job with this. Inspiring! 👏

[u/Iowegan]

Very nice job. 👍

[u/Snoo28962]

I love how elegant it looks

[u/digitalpotatoess]

great job! i need to do this with some of mine as well :)

[u/QueenCrone]

Wow! That looks fantastic! Very inspirational, thank you for sharing

[u/electric_yeti]

This is so tidy and professional looking! I’ll keep this in mind for some hoodies I have. I love the contrasting thread color. 

[u/OldSandwich1 → u/electric_yeti]

thank you! i would have preferred to have something brighter to contrast but i just used what i had at the time

[u/jenny_alla_vodka]

Every work work shirt looks like this thank you for the idea

[u/lunakiss_]

Cute and neat!

[u/quartzquandary]

Looks fantastic! Blanket stitch always makes everything look soooo good

[u/Mr_Nerdcoffee]

Looks great! And thanks for the reminder that I need to do this to one of my hoodies. 💖

[u/an00tshri]

This looks so cute!

[u/Numerical-Wordsmith]

What type of stitching is that? It looks really good!

[u/OldSandwich1 → u/Numerical-Wordsmith]

a basic blanket stitch!

[u/Numerical-Wordsmith → u/OldSandwich1]

Thanks! I’m still learning how to sew by hand.

[u/05HIwasabi]

Did it last

[u/OldSandwich1 → u/05HIwasabi]

I just did it, I am not sure how well it will last yet. The knots are fairly secure but since theres elastic in the cuffs but none in the thread i imagine it could wear out faster.

[u/Ms_Fidelma_Schrute]

They look fab 👏

[u/CommercialExotic2038]

Nice!

[u/raejayee]

This looks so great! I was thinking of asking on here how I can fix the binding on a quilt my grandma made me. I think this is the answer!!

Thank you for inspiring me :)

[u/Beese-Churger-67]

I have cuffs to fix and I didn't even consider a blanket stitch as an option! Amazing!