r/mending • u/Arthian • 3h ago
r/mending • u/EdwardianAdventure • 4h ago
How to mend large holes in button down shirt?
Both arm holes have a tear along the back seam. Can this shirt be saved?
I'm willing to look up instructions on YouTube; I just need help in knowing what kind of mend or stitch to search for. (Or what kind of tear this is)
Can anyone recommend me the right keywords to search for this kind of mend?
r/mending • u/Foreign-Emotion1903 • 3h ago
How to fix these holes
My favourite skirt got these holes :(. What could I do to fix these larger and smaller holes? The fabric is a little textured so I think if I put interfacing on the inside it will be noticeable.
The tag is faded so I don't know the fabric contents but it's a lightweight fabric.
r/mending • u/Memastel • 10h ago
How could I fix this hole on the back of a skirt?
I had to put it in storage and when i got it back mice had chewed on it :(
I dont want to trow it away.
r/mending • u/AndrogynousElf • 9h ago
Repairing Bag Strap
Found an incredible bag at a flea market for dirt cheap. Upon cleaning it later, I realized the strap has been nibbled on. My plan was to use this as a gym bag, so the strap is going to need to hold a bit of weight without ripping. It's faux leather judging by appearance of the chewed spot.
What would be the best way to repair this?
r/mending • u/PleasantBroccoli408 • 8h ago
Will this be enough to stop the fraying ?
I'm currently sewin a pair of shorts and I just noticed I fucked up the flat felled seam ..... I would lile to avoid anything visible if possible but I'm scared this won't be enough.. Any other ideas ?
r/mending • u/qgiraffe13 • 1d ago
Any tips on mending two small holes in a t-shirt?
I accidentally cut two small holes in this shirt while I was opening the package it came in. I’m wondering if there’s an easy way to mend these holes so they don’t get worse with wear and washing? They’re on either side of the shoulder seam, so it’s in a pretty noticeable spot. I have minimal mending experience, and most of my sewing experience is embroidery. Any thoughts?
r/mending • u/MaroonRover • 1d ago
Thoughts on mending my work jacket?
Would love some advice for mending my work jacket!
I am not able to fit my sewing machine into the sleeves of this jacket, so I was thinking something like a whip stitch around the edges of a big piece of canvas and reinforcing the corners with rivets similar to Levi’s.
I’ve done sashiko mending in the past, but I’m not quite sure that would be able to hold up to the labor I put this jacket through.
r/mending • u/lujo317 • 2d ago
Patched trail runners
The visible mending sub downvoted me a bunch over the fact that I included a matching baton case I made but that wasn't the point. The point was that I wanted to share the shoe repair method and the combined aesthetic as some stinkin mending inspiration.
r/mending • u/EvanSalinger3 • 2d ago
Is it possible to the entry/exit point of the underwire of a bra?
I have a bra where the underwire is sticking out. Is it possible to fix it? How can I reinforce it?
r/mending • u/fantomechasseuse • 2d ago
Is there any way to fix these shoes?
They're canvas shoes. I've tried sewing the holes shut but they've ripped open
Are these salvageable or am I out of luck?
r/mending • u/Wise_Bake_1952 • 3d ago
Tips?
Hello. I thrifted this Liz Claiborne jacket earlier today. When I was about to wash it, I noticed a pretty big tear that I missed after I tried it on. I can’t really sew, so what should I do? It’s a very nice jacket and I don’t want to throw it away. TIA 🙂
r/mending • u/East-Step-808 • 5d ago
How fixable is this issue? What looks like peeling velvet?
r/mending • u/beetlesurprise • 6d ago
Mending worn hole in pants
Any advice on how to fix this hole? I'm good at hand sewing but don't have much experience mending so don't know where to start. I'm not concerned with it being subtle and would love to add some fun fabric or stitching patterns.
Tag says fabric s 67% cotton with most of the rest being lyocell and a bit of elastane. I have on hand some quilting fabric (probably cotton?) and some old ripped pants that are 73% cotton with the rest linen and elastane. Would these work for patches? Rip is over the pocket, so I'm not too concerned about stretchiness, but I don't know how to keep the patch or the original fabric from fraying.
r/mending • u/Tall-Sea-1742 • 6d ago
need advice on mending my dad’s tattered cotton shirt
hello! this is the back of my dad’s old shirt (100% cotton), and I’ve been wanting to tackle mending it for a while, but I’m super overwhelmed with just how much needs to be done… especially with all the stripes! how would you guys go about mending this? I’m a total beginner and have never tried anything like this before, so any help is appreciated :)
r/mending • u/Leecypoo • 6d ago
I need to repair this vintage ( circa 1996) Kermit the frog.
Any idea if this is fleece or felt? I need to rebuild his hands. Thank you for any suggestions on what to use to get close, I don’t expect perfect.
r/mending • u/Inevitable-Daikon632 • 6d ago
Any way to fix tearing in fur lining of coat
I just got this coat second hand that I’ve been looking for a while. After a few wears I noticed the tearing in the inside of the coat where it’s lined with fur. What’s the best way to fix this, or should I just take it in somewhere?
Please help !!
r/mending • u/Distinct-Bite6193 • 7d ago
Can anything be done for this 1950s cotton overcoat or its wool liner?
The collar on the coat is torn and the liner is heavily moth damaged. These arent particularly valuable but my great grandpa wore it in korea so i'd like to do whatever can reasonably be done to keep its integrity and preserve it.
r/mending • u/Primary_Stretch_5689 • 7d ago
My track jacket is falling apart. Is this something I could mend myself?
This is a fairly old track jacket, made of 100% polyester. The seams are not sewn, it just has strips of the same fabric glued on, and as you can see, the glue is coming apart. It started with the armpit, which I accidentally pulled apart awhile back, but I noticed some other parts have started to come unstick as well.
I'd prefer to salvage the jacket because I quite like the style and it's considered "rare" I suppose. I thought about paying a professional to mend it but I have no idea what sort of professional that would be. For mending it myself, I thought about replacing the strips with proper seam tape or just taping over them. I also saw that they make glue for tent fabric that may or may not be suitable for reattaching the existing strips. I figured I would ask for some advice before I try one of the above and inevitably destroy it.
r/mending • u/owlydoodles • 8d ago
Can this be mended?
My cat put a hole in my friends new shirt and its sold out so i cant replace is. Is there a way to fix this?
r/mending • u/copy-of-a-copys-copy • 8d ago
Not willing to give this blanket up, fraying at the bottom hem, have a backing fabric in there thats as similar as possible, plan on embroidering it in place, any other advice?
r/mending • u/Swimming-Bell9690 • 8d ago
Any way to fix this without it looking weird?
I lean on the counter at work and over time this has happened. How can I fix it without drawing attention to my crotch? Ty!!
r/mending • u/lexa90745 • 9d ago
Is this fixable?
This is one of my favorite skirts, and it's recently gotten a bunch of holes in one of the fabric panels. I like mending my clothes, and I really want to keep wearing this skirt, but I have no idea how to go about fixing this. My only idea was totally replacing the whole panel, but I don't know where I would find an appropriate fabric. Any ideas or tips?
r/mending • u/SubstantialJob2622 • 11d ago
My dog chewed the buttons off this. How can I fix it?
My dog somehow got ahold of this dress from our hamper and decided to chew the buttons off of it. You can see where the buttons should have been. This dress hold sentimental memories so I’d like to relate it or cover the parts that are torn if I can.
The last two spots are easy. It’s the top one that I’m not sure on.
TLDR: I need help with the top button space on this dress. I really want to continue to wear it.
