Ultimate T-shirt Hole Repair Guide: 8 Genius Fixes By Renee Romeo!
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- Ultimate T-shirt Hole Repair Guide: 8 Genius Fixes By Renee Romeo!
There are actually 8 ways to repair a hole in a t-shirt but I also have a bonus method at the end of the video. If none of the 8 methods work for you, please watch until the end for bonus material! I cover all the tips and tricks to get your old t-shirt out of the closet and have you looking great again. Many of us have our favorite, old t-shirts hidden away in closets due to holes and damage. We reserve these for lazy days around our homes when we're sure we won't run in to anyone. Why? Because they're full of holes!
You don't have to hide them anymore!
I have 8 ways to fix a hole in a t-shirt and anyone can make the repairs necessary to get you wearing that favorite 'T' all over again. Depending upon which method you choose, you may need some specialty items to get the job done. No worries though. All the items are inexpensive and readily available at your local fabric store. You can get my materials list here: t-shirt fix checklist or by going to my website www.reneeromeo.com and clicking on the link in the video commentary.
You can learn all 8 ways to fix a hole in a t-shirt today.
If you have less than 12 minutes to spare, you can learn all eight methods that I'm demonstrating today. You will never have to relegate your favorite t-shirt to the back of the closet again. Best yet, if you're thinking about getting kittens, you're going to need to know these quick-fixes. Why? That's the reason why I'm showing you how these repairs are made. I have three cats that love to climb on me and rip holes in my t-shirts. Fortunately, I have all the materials I need for future fixes. You can too!
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SOOO helpful! It seems like these holes are becoming more common, perhaps fabrics are less durable?? Thanks Renee!
Hi Jade, YES! Quality has taken a nose dive on t-shirt material. It seems that they manufacture it thinner than in years past. I think this is decent fix though. All the best, Renee
@@ReneeRomeo true, I see uneven threads, more cheaply made but poor quality and, "tissue tee's"
@@ReneeRomeo I literally can read through the most recent t-shirts I've purchased - they are so thin. When a rare "ordinary" weight shirt or fabric comes along it's reason for celebration. Thank you so much for the options - fixing them is inevitable!
@@screeningmimi You're so right!! I just tried scrubbing a stain on my brand new t-shirt dress and created a hole myself. This never used to happen. It doesn't matter how much cash you spend, you'll need to repair them sooner rather than later - ugh! I feel your pain. Renee
@@ReneeRomeo OMG...When you can't even scrub out a stain there is definitely something lacking in the quality!
Awesome tutorial, thank you for this. Gives us options to go with and what to expect.
Hand stitch starts at 7:19. Thank you, super helpful!
Hi Kat, Yes!! This is the one that I use all the time. My t-shirt fabrics are awfully thin and this version works best so that you can't notice the repair. Happy to save your t-shirts too! Renee
Thank you.
My favorite tutorial ive found so far! Im a sewing novice, and I dont have some of these materials used, but you are so thorough about all the instructions!! Wonderful teaching, you noted so much that others miss and can add confusion, thank you!
You're very kinda. I like t8 include things that I would like to know. Please check out my website: www.reneeromeo.com for more!! TY, Renee
Made me cry!! Beautiful and kind for all those people!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
You're so sweet! Thank you, Renee
you're sooooo dedicated... bless u mam...👍👍👍
Thank you so much! This was so educational and helpful!
Charleen, So happy to help! Have fun, Renee
GREAT tutorial..so helpful and easy to listen to!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Holy crap! Why didn’t I see this video 1st?!( thanks RUclips 🙄)Thank you for going from start to finish in a simple easy to follow video. Plus, you washed it to show how it holds up. Fantastic! Thank you very much!!
Hi Tatiana, Thank you for the kind words! I've saved so many favorites this way. I hope you didn't get rid of any of your besties before you found me. If you'd like to see more DIY tips, please visit my website for an array of fun projects @ reneeromeo.com. All the best, Renee
@@ReneeRomeo I definitely will check that out! Thanks so much. I love learning but I’m embarrassed to say I just know the basics of sewing. I remember when I was a kid watching my mom make curtains and sofa covers. Now, in my 40’s I wish I had paid more attention. Something to work towards I guess. I’ve had this stitch witchery for years and never used it. When I looked it up I was like 🤯. Oh and that toothpick technique, genius!
@@tati001 Oh - it just takes baby steps. I'll show you how if you follow along. Once you get familiar with your own sewing machine, the door will be wide open for your creativity. Let's have some fun!!
Hi Renee - Great video, thanks for sharing.
Darry, Thank you for the kind word!! With t-shirt fabric getting thinner and thinner, this has saved many of my t-shirts from the donation plie. I hope it dies the same for you! Renee
Great video, thank you!
Hi Mahyar, You'll save all of your favorite t-shirts now! Glad to help! Thanks for the kind words, Renee
Yes you definitely need to show us longer close ups as another commenter pointed out. Thank you.
I love this video. But I decided to cut and shred pieces of the original shirt and using medium facing to adhere it worked.
an inspiration... stitching is difficult without some bunching up, and, the problem of starting and ending without a knot that pulls through or extra stitching... but.... a thin piece of interfacing and, stitching the threads closed from the front... might be both firmer and neater, thank for the idea... I have three shirts damaged by seat belts, a silly place to put beads... since I can no longer find this old favorite brand/quality, and I like the comfort of old fabric, worth saving...
Hi Wednesday, Yes!! Great idea! I also have a t-shirt with beads that get caught up in the seat belt. Fortunately, I haven't ripped any off yet. I think t-shirt fabrics are being made much thinner (thanks technology?) but at least we can save our favorites from the donation pile a little bit longer. All the best with rescuing yours, Renee
www.reneeromeo.com (for more fun tips)
Thank you.
Wow, you look and sound a lot like Lisa LaPorta from the old HGTV show *Designed to Sell.* You have a great speaking voice too. You are very articulate! Great job and thank you for the mending tips! 💜
Hi June Berry, Thank you for the kind words! I never caught her show on TV but I can definitely see the resemblance. It must be our Italian heritage shining through! You are very sweet. I hope I helped save a t-shirt (or two) for you too.
If you'd like to see more of my DIY videos, please check out my website here: www.reneeromeo.com
All the best, Renee
Thanks, the hand stitched version seems the best option especially if the shirt is light colored or a weird color .
I'm not the best at all when it comes to this but my dogs nails have ruined some of my more favorite shirts and to calm my mind I figured what better way to practice sewing than in a t-shirt that needs a little help and love.
I see how I was messing up on my shirt now , NOW I think I can repair it properly
Keira, Oh that's great!! I'm happy to help out with your t-shirts. We all love our pets - even when they mess up our favorite things. I have some chairs in the basement that my kitties love too:
reneeromeo.com/2019/03/08/cover-scratches-repair-leather-furniture/
They turned out great too!
All the best, Renee
If I used iron-on mending fabric to repair a hole in a shirt, would I cut two pieces and have the patches with the glue side facing each other with the shirt in the middle?
Thank you so much for your video.
I would have loved if you had increased the time of close-ups on the results. I was barely able to see or compare any result.
Manona779 Mano, Thanks for the critique - I will keep that in mind when I'm editing future videos. I always hope that I give viewers my best! Thank you so much, Renee
The review is found about 10:28, but I only counted 6 repairs shown up close. If possible to add (labeled) pictures to your comments for your viewers, that'd be helpful! I learned to do a circle repair, trimmed with picking shears on lightweight fusible blends well. If the knit is heavy enough, sewing is best. Think sock darning and no knots; don't pull tight.
Thanks for the video!
ty so much!
I hope I saved your fave from the donation pile! Renee
All our t-shirts are constantly getting holes in them….why?
Kamandab, The fabrics they are using today are so much thinner. I also think they're blending them with synthetics si that we have to purchase even more. Lol Best wishes, Renee
Nice video, could you please let me know what causes these holes, as it's very annoying. I always felt the bug causes these holes but I really don't know. Please let me know. Thank you.
PJS S, I believe that once a portion of the thread wears out, it unravels and causes a small hole so don't worry about bugs. It's more of a manufacturing issue, I think. Best of luck saving your favorite t-shirts, Renee
I have this old shirt from elementary school(I was overweight so it still fits me to this day) and my sister keeps telling me to throw it away because it has holes so I'm happy I can repair it without very splotchy patches
Hi Yo Amo mis Amigas, You'll be able to wear it for many years to come! Your repairs will look great too. I love this!! Renee
I have holes in my t-shirt - your video auto played and I was like hey I know that voice. Watching now Renee cause I gotta repair these sihtty u do it shirts.
U Do It, How great is that?! My work behind the scenes is finally paying off! I've repaired so many concert t-shirts this way too - I'm pretty sure all t-shirts are made by the same sorry factory. lol I'm glad I could save more from the donation pile! Thanks for sharing, Renee
I just bought new tee shirts from old navy and wore one for five hours and had a hole in the lower right front. Now that’s ridiculous
Nancy, Nearly everything is made so cheaply today. I have had the same struggle! I have a feeling that our favorite t-shirts will be mostly repairs - at some point in the near future. I sure do miss quality! At least this is a way to preserve what we like a little longer. All the best, Renee
i have the interfacing but mine comes off really easily, im running out of ideas
what is the name of the white fabric that you used to patch the holes of the hole of the fabric?
Julie Marie P. C C, It can be fusible interfacing or stitch witchery or heat and bond. I hope this helps. Let me know otherwise, Renee
Hi do you know where i can get the light weight patch at?
nocolo 123, Any fabric store will have it but I've also seen it in the fabric section of walmart. Best wishes! Renee
Great tutorial and very helpful. I wish the video showed all the repairs from the right side instead of just sliding past that.
Aileen, I realized that in the editing too so it's definitely something that I missed. Thanks for the feedback. It helps me do better next time. In the mean time, please check out my website www.reneeromeo.com where I have over 175 video tutorials that may also help you out. Thanks so much, Renee
Excellent video by the way the best video on RUclips
Awesome Metal Bands Official, WOW! That just got you a SUBSCRIBE! Hey, thanks - it sure saves all those rock concert t-shirts that we love to wear all the time. I think they'll last a lifetime now! You're very sweet. All the best, Renee
@@ReneeRomeo Thank you very much that's exactly the reason why I found your channel! I've just purchased some supplies so I can now easily mend a few small holes in rock t shirts, my leather jacket is a different story haha lol
I really enjoyed the professionalism of your channel :)
@@AwesomeMetalBands You absolutely made my day!!! What's the issue with your leather? I may have a solution for that too... I appreciate your comments so much.
Why am I here? Because of an encounter with my cat with a favorite t-shirt. So I loved your intro. I noticed that when you were darning that hole, you seemed to work the hole in a bit of an up and down and side to side pattern. Is that correct? I loved your explication of the ways you could use those bonding products. Very informative.
1MollJ, Yes, that's exactly right. You've got to love kitties though! Best wishes for a perfect repair! Renee
my shirt hole is quite big, burned by the cigarette can i do the same repair with my tshirt ?
Eldred Emil, I would try the iron-on patch for your repair. You can get them in a rainbow of colors - to match. Try making it 1/8" larger than the cigarette hole and it'll work great! I'm glad to save another favorite shirt. All the best, Renee
Looking for the exact same fix a year later. When they added in the chemical to make a cigarette go out, rather than burn down a house... The cherry seems to fall off much easier, lot of good that did. So, my favorite Pride t-shirt has one at the bottom and it burnt the edges brown. So, I'll have to cut that away, make it larger, and then patch it.
What I was trying to say is, thanks for asking the question!
My shirts hole doesn’t go all the way through the shirt what do I do
Golden Garbage. If you get one of the iron-on producst and apply it on the back side the 'hole', you will prevent it from unraveling and going all the way through. It'll work great. Thanks for the great question! All the best, Renee
And... if your t-shirts aren't as white as they once were, check this video out: reneeromeo.com/2017/07/27/how-to-whiten-yellowed-clothes-and-linens/. It really works! Renee
Renee Romeo thanks
Perhaps fabrics are less durable?
Hi Derek, Absolutely! They're getting thinner and thinner and mixed with who-knows-what kind of synthetic. I've seen holes in mine after only one washing so this is the perfect fix to keep them hanging around for awhile. I hope you saved a great concert t-shirt with this! All the best, Renee
Could you please put the minute of each type of repair? is: way 1 1:45, way 2 3:37 etc....
H h, Great idea! Renee
whats the name of the adhesive cloth?
Interfacing. You can find it atany Walmart or fabric store. Best wishes, Renee
thanks man i burned a hole in my flannel w/ cigarette ash on accident and this was a godsend 😒🤣
Ollie s, So happy to help out! Flannel is a favorite of mine too. Thanks for the kind words, Renee
Anyone else here after noticing the shirts you bought from the thrift store has holes?
Haha I just bought one at goodwill - 3 holes.
Couldnt see your trick for knotting thread; white on white background. Love the video!
HI Jamie, Sorry about that. It's just a wetting of the fingers and rolling the knot between your fingers. I hope that makes sense. All the best, Renee
@@ReneeRomeo 👍
Safety measures while repairing gaping seam
Sam, That's a lot of sticky tape! 😳
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Koran, I hope I saved at least one of your favorite T-shirts!! Renee
Seldom do I patch T-shirts, I use them as dust rags or socks as rags for polishing furniture. To save a few coins, this is a great idea. I think the sewing one is the most ideal because you really cannot see the hole. What about darning socks, I have always been curious about that, my Grandma used to do that for my grandfather. Something else I have been curious about is tating, This spool with just string is a talent. Never have I ever done tating but have always wondered. I have seen it on the end of pillowcases. I hope I am spelling this correctly. Great video and do you not love your Rowena iron?
Nancy, I had to do this on my sequin t-shirt because it would have made me sad to use it as a dust rag. I have darned socks - which is pretty much the same procedure as using a needle and thread on a t-shirt. I find that darned areas don't hold up well to foot traffic and don't try to do that anymore. I have a friend in Italy that does beautiful tatting (I had to look it up). I find that I don't have patience for it though. She makes beautiful tablecloths. Don't eve get me started on my Rowenta iron! 💖 Thanks again! Have a great weekend, Renee
Thank god you get me, can you imagine if you did not, I would have to learn to spell. Now you got me curious, what about the Rowenta? You know it is kind of a shame that not a lot of people know how to do the great arts of their time. Such as Knitting, crocheting, Tatting and such. I cake decorated for about 9 years and it is an art but, when you do it all day it takes the fun out. ONE Thing about youtube is that you can find just about anything on it. I watch a girl named April Wilkerson she makes things in wood, building a shop right now. Astars place is a florist also aromatherapy with oils, she's fun to watch because she is trying to tell you so much in such a short time that she stutters, and after a while you get kind of jumpy too. P Allen Smith and Robeson design. I like to see what is new in design because I also do upholstery. Since I have retired I like to try new things and watching you makes my day. We can share ideas and that is good,I also like the idea of watching you, I learn better from watching.
Nancy, I know exactly what you mean about doing the same thing for so long - it gets boring! That's why I try to do something different everyday. I started today out with producing a video, then went and got a yard of topsoil (that's next week's video) and now I feel like doing a little gardening. I mix it up. I actually met April Wilkerson last March at a Woodworker's conference. She's really fun. I'll have to check out the others and see what they're up to. It's a great community on RUclips. You can always seem to find what you're looking for. You make my day with your great comments!
I have to confess that I do quite a bit of this. I have a favorite pair of work around the house jeans that I've repaired numerous times - there's more of my darning on the knees than original denim - I finally had to put a patch in one area. I have a baja hoodie that belonged to one of my younger brothers that I snagged from the Goodwill bag nearly 30 years ago that I have had to darn several times (it's soooo comfortable). And yes, I have at least a half dozen pair of dress socks in the drawer that have been darned. LOL
Mark, My husband has SEVERAL favorite T's that he won't let me recycle or throw away. He claims they're finally "lived-in" - lol. No choice on my end. I really don't want him walking around looking like... well, you can fill in the blank! 😝 I'm glad you already had the skills to keep wearing all your favorite clothes! Stay comfortable my friend. Renee
Was soo much info
Hi Chris, Good or bad? I'm always trying to improve... Renee
@@ReneeRomeo good info just was so much that it was overwhelming.
@@chrisleal8459 Point taken. Thank you for the feedback. I'll work on it. Renee
You took a lot of time showing the different methods as you did them, and took us on that journey with you. Then, you barely showed the results. Held the camera far away while you talked about them but I’m left not even knowing which method to choose because of it. Damn.
Cole S, Sorry about that. I really feel that all of them more or less worked. Just do what you feel most comfortable doing. Renee
You did a great job demonstrating all the techniques. I have to admit that your speaking was quite quick and your intake of breath was a bit distracting. Would have liked to see some of the visable mending techniques as well. Thank you for your time in putting this out there.
Mrs. M.,Thank you for the feedback. Renee
I don't get it. Most are VERY noticable.
Allen, Agreed. The sewing option works perfectly though. Renee
I found this really hard to understand I am not a sewer
Sorry about that. Just trying to help.