Your advice on invisible mending is the single best source I’ve found on this topic. Thank you! I look forward to viewing more of your excellent videos. 🎉
Thank you! You make the repair look easy! My adult son ripped a portion of the sleeve on his cotton/polyester shirt. It’s black with some gold stripes. I’m thinking I’ll look for a gold or yellow marker. Hopefully, I can repair it well enough for him to be able to wear it to work again!
I'm sure you will be able to fix it even if all you have is a solid black patch fabric. It will be tricky getting up into the sleeve to trace and fuse. You'll have a lot of turning the sleeve inside and right-side out. But that will be the hardest part - so not too bad.
@@TheDailySew thanks for your reply. A few days ago (before I posted my original comment to you), I ordered some black patches from Amazon. Scheduled to arrive today. I’m hoping they will not be too thick/heavy. The tear is not a hole, it’s a straight tear, if you know what I mean. An “L” shaped tear.
@@NJgrandma Tears are easier to repair than holes. You may need to trim off some of the loose threads on the shirt to neaten the tear before fusing any patch
Hi mary thanks for the great channel. Thanks for giving a really good tutorial on how to incorporate fusible interfacing to fix various problems on fabric. I want to use the interfacing for denim and lightweight fabrics that might have these types of problems with a simple solution. It's nice to know. I could use usable interfacing as a patch or put a patch on under the interfacing. Thanks again for the great video.
Thanks! I have used this patching method for lightweight fabrics and for denim. It works well with both thicknesses. Last week I mended a large rip/hole in some pants (medium-weight fabric) with the patch fused to the underside. I added some visible stitching on top, which was kind of fun to do. I know it defeats the invisible patch but the stitches will reinforce the weak fabric (it was at the knee) and keep that fused patch on for life ;-)
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I successfully mended a hole in a favourite jersey linen top, giving it a new lease of life by following your instructions - very happy! :)
Thank you! And no, the original hole stops fraying/growing because the fusing web is a glue that when melted with the iron it penetrates the fibers and stops the hole from fraying.
Wow! I love your videos and learned so much from this one alone! My favorite jeans (part denim, part stretchy material) just ripped at the crotch 😱. I would love some guidance to repair (maybe with extra material to prevent it from ripping again?) or general tips? Thank you for reading, I hope you have a wonderful day 💚
Ok, admitting upfront that I don‘t know the perfect solution. The crotch seams in pants, especially close fitting pants like jeans, get a lot of strain. So, you‘re right, you need more than a little fusible web. And, we‘re dealing with stretch fabric. I would recommend a patch. You could put it on the inside of the jeans or the outside depending on how tight the jeans are and your sensitivity to sensations like tags, seams, or an extra layer of fabric under your jeans, aka: the patch. Use a similar weight fabric for the patch if it‘s on the outside and something soft, like a piece cut from an old t-shirt, if the patch is underneath. I would sew the patch down by sewing back and forth over the rip, think of stitches on wounds. If the patch is underneath, you‘ll catch it in the stitches. If the patch will lay on top, do this mending of the rip first and then sew the patch on by hand or machine (if you can reach the area with the machine) with either a zigzag stitch or a long straight stitch. You‘ll cover your mend and reinforce the area. Hand stitch could be a slip stitch, or a whip stitch. I have a short video on the slip stitch here: ruclips.net/video/ZYbTYmnAD7M/видео.html I hope this is helpful. Jean fabric containing stretch isn’t as strong as the old stiff, 100% cotton denim. If it’s ripped, it could be that the fabric is near the end of it’s useful life. So before doing a lot of work, look over the seat and crotch area for wear. You may want to patch a larger area, or just know that you may only get another year out of them (as jeans. Jean scraps are useful for a lot of things, like patches for other jeans). Thanks for watching the videos.
@@TheDailySew Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to respond. I truly appreciate it and you. Ill take a long, hard look at it, and see what I can do based on your advise. Thank you again. I hope you have a wonderful day💚
@@kaycook4742 thank you. I started making these videos because I watched someone’s video and then was able to fix my vacuum. Myself. It felt so great that I wanted to share what I knew in case anyone wanted to know how. So it’s means a lot when folks let me know they like a video and as far as questions; I enjoy a good sewing puzzle 😆. (And it sometime leads to another video). The hard part is putting the answers into words for the reply 😉. Enjoy your sewing time
Your video was fantastic! Can you do this way when doing a polyester with 9 % spandex? I had to unpick some embroidery on this type of fabric and it left a hole😩. Thanks in advance!
Thanks. Technically this should work on your polyester stretch fabric but two things to be aware of; 1. The heat needed to fuse the patch to the fabric. Polyester needs low heat so definitely use a press cloth (a piece of plain cloth laid between the iron and your garment) to prevent scorching in case you need to leave the iron on it longer (lower heat will need longer than the count of ten to melt the fuse. Maybe also try a count of ten, take the iron off briefly, a second count of ten, off, third count of ten ? ). 2. The patch needs to stretch as much or more than the garment's fabric. I would make the patch as small as possible, covering the hole and only 1/4" beyond the hole. I'm thinking the "glue" from the fusible web will prevent the fabric from stretching or from stretching as much so the less fusible glue the better - but enough to stick the patch to the garment ;-) If you can do a little test on this fabric, or a fabric very similar first, please do. Mostly for the heat, and then the ability to still stretch. And let us know how it turns out.
My husband put 'an envelope' in a pocket of a favorite Hawaiian silk shirt. When he removed the item (I think it was his phone lol), the fabric above the bar tack at the top of the pocket separated. I've done a bunch of research since I fear I only have one shot to try a repair since the fabric seems so fragile. Thank you for creating this very educational video! I learned a lot, and wonder if you have any additional insight when working with silk fabric. I'm hesitant to cut away the three intact threads but will try to trim up the vertical short threads that broke. I was hoping to hold it taut as I place the patch and fusible webbing because doing so makes the gap disappear. I also need to find a suitable piece of silk fabric to hold from the back side...
Eek. I understand your caution when it comes to silk. It is delicate to work with and it shows everything (like possibly glue from the fusible web? I hope not). So I would test, maybe at a hem or under the arm? some small place that isn't as noticeable as a breast pocket. To hold it taught use a large embroidery hoop (so the iron can reach the fusible web/patch. If you can't find silk for the patch underneath then perhaps some silk-like rayon. I use Bemberg lining for, well, lining and it would work. But again test it because rayon needs low heat and fusible web needs heat. (there's a consideration for every suggestion I can think of ;-) If you choose to mend it by hand sewing it, you can buy silk sewing thread. and Silk-finish polyester thread. These threads are used traditionally to hem men's suit pants because the thread is strong and it "disappears" into the pant fabric better than all-purpose thread. Metler makes the silk-finish thread and EmmaOneSock.com is where I buy my Bemberg lining. Good luck. A favorite Hawaiian shirt is definitely worth saving - even a second or third favorite.
Great video! What would you do for sheer fabric? I have a 50s dress that my cat ripped a small area. It’s a solid but sheer, I know it’ll show no matter what but what’s your suggestion? Thank you!
For sheer fabric I would try to avoid a patch and mend with stitches only in a matching thread. That’s easier with a rip than a hole. Or, perhaps, just a little Fray Check applied to the rip to keep it from fraying or growing? If it’s a decent size hole you’re going to need a patch. Try your best to get some matching organdy or chiffon and make a patch about 1/2” bigger on all sides of the hole. Sew the patch down with tiny, neat stitches and then trim off any excess patch (going beyond the stitches). Another idea, depending where the rip is, is to cover the rip (not fixing it) with a brooch or jewelry. Or if the rip is near the hem, you could embroider a decorative design or add decorative trim that would cover up the rip. Crazy ideas, but not actually crazy ;-)
The suggestion to color the fabric with Sharpie pens was new to me. Great idea! My default method is always to sew, not glue (partly so it can be removed later if necessary) but your repairs are very inconspicuous
Sewing is my default too but then I read about this method and tried it on a printed skirt that something ate a couple holes in. It worked, it didn’t look like a patch, and it lasted through the wash cycle. Winner! The Sharpie as fabric dye occurred to me from having a teenager 😉
Thank you so much for your video! …I’ve never used sharpies on my clothes before… one of my favorite blue dresses just got a whole in it from my cat so this is a life saver! Is there any chance the sharpie color might come out in a delicate wash load?
The fusing webbing is sort of a game-changer (if you're in that game). I have used it to hold decorative fabric patches in place so I can sew them down without the patch shifting.
I haven't made it yet (embarrassed). Someone suggested flexible fabric glue for mending t-shirts. It could be used in place of the fusible web in the video's method. I think. The hair has a mind of its own, but thank you. Somedays it's very nice to me and looks good, today is not one of those days ;-)
You caught me - I haven't made it yet. Sorry. I couldn't find a good solution for an invisible patch on T-shirts. Darning and patching were all I came across. But thank you for the reminder, I will dig deeper for an invisible solution and make that video next whether or not I find one.
I took a shot and patched one this afternoon-a pinpoint hole just under the neckband of a thin, knit tank top. I needed to shorten the straps which left me with enough fabric for a patch. I used Aleene's Fabric Fusion to set the patch, then covered it with a bit of lightweight stabilizer. I lost the Pellon directions so I'm not sure which stabilizer it was (I'm pretty new to sewing.) It looks good (invisible) for now. Hopefully it'll wash up ok.
I am relatively new to working with interfacing, and my we brain is having a hard time with this. The interfacing sticks to the fabric with the hole in it, but not to the patch. What am I doing wrong?
I'm sorry it's not working. I know that's frustrating. You said "interfacing, do you have Interfacing or Fusible Webbing? (look at minute 2:39 - captions on the screen are 2 of the fusible webbing products). Interfacing LOOKs very similar but it's fabric with glue on one side. The webbing is basically a sheet of dried glue that melts back into glue when ironed. If you have webbing and it's not working, (ug!) try adjusting the heat settings on the iron. Hot enough? steam or no steam? And then if still not working could the patch fabric be coated with something? fabric softener? (I don't know if that's a thing, just thinking what could be the problem) Those are some ideas why it might not be working. Hopefully this helps
I have a cut on a skirt that I think can be solved using this kind of heat fusible pellon, I don't need a patch because its not a hole. But I've read somewhere that this kind of fusible material can't stand the use of the drying machine, and that has stopped me from using the fusible pellon, in fear that the cut would reopen and become a hole. What is your experience in this regard? Thanks in advance
I think you're right. The heat of a dryer, plus the movement and rubbing of other clothes on the fusible patch could loosen it from the skirt. However, the fusible patch on my skirt never came off. If you wanted to play it safe could you hang it up to dry instead of the dryer or, dry it on low heat? Or could you sew a few stitches (tiny, by hand) over the cut? (If it's not in a really visible place on the skirt.) This would keep the fusible patch on and prevent the cut from turning into a hole. Just some thoughts.
It could but I would want to add some tiny stitches to hold the patch down - sort of reinforce the fusing agent - if the hole is 2" diameter or larger. The stitches can be tiny on the outside and larger underneath the garment.
Madam I am from India can I know what you call that plastic type white colour patch and the liquid gum you are using and is it available online inside India.
The white patching material that I use is Pellon Wonderweb. You may see Vlieseline Wundaweb, it is the same. Fusible web also comes on narrow rolls and is called Fusible Tape or Fusible Bonding Web. I saw it for sale on Etsy India www.etsy.com/in-en/market/wonderweb. The liquid gum is made by Dritz and is called Fray Check. Prym brand also makes Fray Check, the bottle looks different but it is the same product. If you can't find Fray Check it is a clear drying fabric glue. For patches under a garment, you could apply any fabric glue to the edges to prevent fraying. Remember to let the glue on the edges dry before applying the patch to the garment. I hope this is helpful.
I have not tried this method on knitted fabrics or garments yet. I don't know if the fusible glue will allow the sweater to stretch and still stay adhered to the sweater. Perhaps if the hole is tiny and the sweater is not tight it will work. I do have a video about darning sweaters ruclips.net/video/6hnUJIXNPWY/видео.html. Also, I've just ordered a few different fabric glues that are supposed to be for stretchy fabrics. I will test them out and make a video about that.
I've used it for ages and throw everything in the regular wash. I've had one or two failures after MANY, MANY washes. Nothing has ever failed after a single wash.
As I was saying a few minutes ago I had a tear on the rear of my Grey pattern lounge pants while so was taking out the garbage to the basement to be recycled today.Tge lounge and is made of cotton.The young woman who did the demonstration by high speed on You Tube did a good job of explaining what she was doing.Besides that I noticed online that a lot of products online to repair a tear in clothes are sent thru the mail by Amazon.Getting back to the woman explaining the clothes tear demonstration I didn't know how the amount of material needed to go the job.I was hoping I could get Grey cotton material from a store in my neighborhood. Signed, Keith P. Cooper
@@keithcooper-gv4hm Yes, try your local store for some grey cotton fabric. Ask if they have a Remnent Bin where they sell small pieces of fabric at a discount. Not all stores have one but many do. When you buy fabric at the store the smallest amount they will cut for you is 1/4 of a yard (here in the USA, that is). You only need enough fabric to cover the tear and overlap it a little - less than 1/4 of a yard. Many big stores sell patch kits. They have small pieces of fabric which you iron onto the pants over the tear. If the patch kit does not come in grey you could buy black and iron the patch on the inside of the garment, covering the tear. I hope this helps.
Excellent information about trying different fabrics. Seems so obvious, but I've never thought to do that.
thanks
Your advice on invisible mending is the single best source I’ve found on this topic. Thank you! I look forward to viewing more of your excellent videos. 🎉
Thank you so much 🙂
I love the peace in your voice and your face ❤
thank you
This saved me 3 pairs of jeans. Thank you SO much!!!
Yes! That's great!
Thank you! You make the repair look easy! My adult son ripped a portion of the sleeve on his cotton/polyester shirt. It’s black with some gold stripes. I’m thinking I’ll look for a gold or yellow marker. Hopefully, I can repair it well enough for him to be able to wear it to work again!
I'm sure you will be able to fix it even if all you have is a solid black patch fabric. It will be tricky getting up into the sleeve to trace and fuse. You'll have a lot of turning the sleeve inside and right-side out. But that will be the hardest part - so not too bad.
@@TheDailySew thanks for your reply. A few days ago (before I posted my original comment to you), I ordered some black patches from Amazon. Scheduled to arrive today. I’m hoping they will not be too thick/heavy. The tear is not a hole, it’s a straight tear, if you know what I mean. An “L” shaped tear.
@@NJgrandma Tears are easier to repair than holes. You may need to trim off some of the loose threads on the shirt to neaten the tear before fusing any patch
Hi mary thanks for the great channel. Thanks for giving a really good tutorial on how to incorporate fusible interfacing to fix various problems on fabric. I want to use the interfacing for denim and lightweight fabrics that might have these types of problems with a simple solution. It's nice to know. I could use usable interfacing as a patch or put a patch on under the interfacing. Thanks again for the great video.
Thanks! I have used this patching method for lightweight fabrics and for denim. It works well with both thicknesses. Last week I mended a large rip/hole in some pants (medium-weight fabric) with the patch fused to the underside. I added some visible stitching on top, which was kind of fun to do. I know it defeats the invisible patch but the stitches will reinforce the weak fabric (it was at the knee) and keep that fused patch on for life ;-)
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I successfully mended a hole in a favourite jersey linen top, giving it a new lease of life by following your instructions - very happy! :)
that's excellent news. Thanks for letting me know
This was easily the best resource I've found on this topic. Thank you! Do you need to worry about the original hole fraying?
Thank you! And no, the original hole stops fraying/growing because the fusing web is a glue that when melted with the iron it penetrates the fibers and stops the hole from fraying.
Thank you Mary. I really love ALL your videos! I learn so much.
Thank you very much 🙂
Such wonderful detail and examination of what to think of!
Thank You
Really great ideas and lovely spoken tutorial thank you
thank you very much
Thank you! Now I can repair my nice blouse.
Thank you Mary! This will be a perfect fix for a hole in a beautiful skirt I have!
Yay!
Wow! I love your videos and learned so much from this one alone!
My favorite jeans (part denim, part stretchy material) just ripped at the crotch 😱. I would love some guidance to repair (maybe with extra material to prevent it from ripping again?) or general tips?
Thank you for reading, I hope you have a wonderful day 💚
Ok, admitting upfront that I don‘t know the perfect solution. The crotch seams in pants, especially close fitting pants like jeans, get a lot of strain. So, you‘re right, you need more than a little fusible web. And, we‘re dealing with stretch fabric. I would recommend a patch. You could put it on the inside of the jeans or the outside depending on how tight the jeans are and your sensitivity to sensations like tags, seams, or an extra layer of fabric under your jeans, aka: the patch.
Use a similar weight fabric for the patch if it‘s on the outside and something soft, like a piece cut from an old t-shirt, if the patch is underneath.
I would sew the patch down by sewing back and forth over the rip, think of stitches on wounds. If the patch is underneath, you‘ll catch it in the stitches. If the patch will lay on top, do this mending of the rip first and then sew the patch on by hand or machine (if you can reach the area with the machine) with either a zigzag stitch or a long straight stitch. You‘ll cover your mend and reinforce the area.
Hand stitch could be a slip stitch, or a whip stitch. I have a short video on the slip stitch here: ruclips.net/video/ZYbTYmnAD7M/видео.html
I hope this is helpful. Jean fabric containing stretch isn’t as strong as the old stiff, 100% cotton denim. If it’s ripped, it could be that the fabric is near the end of it’s useful life. So before doing a lot of work, look over the seat and crotch area for wear. You may want to patch a larger area, or just know that you may only get another year out of them (as jeans. Jean scraps are useful for a lot of things, like patches for other jeans). Thanks for watching the videos.
@@TheDailySew Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to respond. I truly appreciate it and you.
Ill take a long, hard look at it, and see what I can do based on your advise.
Thank you again. I hope you have a wonderful day💚
@@kaycook4742 thank you. I started making these videos because I watched someone’s video and then was able to fix my vacuum. Myself. It felt so great that I wanted to share what I knew in case anyone wanted to know how. So it’s means a lot when folks let me know they like a video and as far as questions; I enjoy a good sewing puzzle 😆. (And it sometime leads to another video). The hard part is putting the answers into words for the reply 😉. Enjoy your sewing time
Your video was fantastic! Can you do this way when doing a polyester with 9 % spandex? I had to unpick some embroidery on this type of fabric and it left a hole😩. Thanks in advance!
Thanks. Technically this should work on your polyester stretch fabric but two things to be aware of;
1. The heat needed to fuse the patch to the fabric. Polyester needs low heat so definitely use a press cloth (a piece of plain cloth laid between the iron and your garment) to prevent scorching in case you need to leave the iron on it longer (lower heat will need longer than the count of ten to melt the fuse. Maybe also try a count of ten, take the iron off briefly, a second count of ten, off, third count of ten ? ).
2. The patch needs to stretch as much or more than the garment's fabric. I would make the patch as small as possible, covering the hole and only 1/4" beyond the hole. I'm thinking the "glue" from the fusible web will prevent the fabric from stretching or from stretching as much so the less fusible glue the better - but enough to stick the patch to the garment ;-)
If you can do a little test on this fabric, or a fabric very similar first, please do. Mostly for the heat, and then the ability to still stretch. And let us know how it turns out.
My husband put 'an envelope' in a pocket of a favorite Hawaiian silk shirt. When he removed the item (I think it was his phone lol), the fabric above the bar tack at the top of the pocket separated. I've done a bunch of research since I fear I only have one shot to try a repair since the fabric seems so fragile. Thank you for creating this very educational video! I learned a lot, and wonder if you have any additional insight when working with silk fabric. I'm hesitant to cut away the three intact threads but will try to trim up the vertical short threads that broke. I was hoping to hold it taut as I place the patch and fusible webbing because doing so makes the gap disappear. I also need to find a suitable piece of silk fabric to hold from the back side...
Eek. I understand your caution when it comes to silk. It is delicate to work with and it shows everything (like possibly glue from the fusible web? I hope not).
So I would test, maybe at a hem or under the arm? some small place that isn't as noticeable as a breast pocket.
To hold it taught use a large embroidery hoop (so the iron can reach the fusible web/patch.
If you can't find silk for the patch underneath then perhaps some silk-like rayon. I use Bemberg lining for, well, lining and it would work. But again test it because rayon needs low heat and fusible web needs heat. (there's a consideration for every suggestion I can think of ;-)
If you choose to mend it by hand sewing it, you can buy silk sewing thread. and Silk-finish polyester thread. These threads are used traditionally to hem men's suit pants because the thread is strong and it "disappears" into the pant fabric better than all-purpose thread. Metler makes the silk-finish thread and EmmaOneSock.com is where I buy my Bemberg lining.
Good luck. A favorite Hawaiian shirt is definitely worth saving - even a second or third favorite.
Great video! What would you do for sheer fabric? I have a 50s dress that my cat ripped a small area. It’s a solid but sheer, I know it’ll show no matter what but what’s your suggestion? Thank you!
For sheer fabric I would try to avoid a patch and mend with stitches only in a matching thread. That’s easier with a rip than a hole. Or, perhaps, just a little Fray Check applied to the rip to keep it from fraying or growing? If it’s a decent size hole you’re going to need a patch. Try your best to get some matching organdy or chiffon and make a patch about 1/2” bigger on all sides of the hole. Sew the patch down with tiny, neat stitches and then trim off any excess patch (going beyond the stitches). Another idea, depending where the rip is, is to cover the rip (not fixing it) with a brooch or jewelry. Or if the rip is near the hem, you could embroider a decorative design or add decorative trim that would cover up the rip. Crazy ideas, but not actually crazy ;-)
The suggestion to color the fabric with Sharpie pens was new to me. Great idea! My default method is always to sew, not glue (partly so it can be removed later if necessary) but your repairs are very inconspicuous
Sewing is my default too but then I read about this method and tried it on a printed skirt that something ate a couple holes in. It worked, it didn’t look like a patch, and it lasted through the wash cycle. Winner!
The Sharpie as fabric dye occurred to me from having a teenager 😉
Very good technique . Thankyou.
Thank you so much for your video! …I’ve never used sharpies on my clothes before… one of my favorite blue dresses just got a whole in it from my cat so this is a life saver! Is there any chance the sharpie color might come out in a delicate wash load?
The Sharpie fades a little but I haven’t noticed it bleeding onto any other fabric.
@@TheDailySew Okay good lol thank you so much!
I never knew this kind of iron-on webbing existed! That's so handy! Thank you for the educational video
The fusing webbing is sort of a game-changer (if you're in that game). I have used it to hold decorative fabric patches in place so I can sew them down without the patch shifting.
Thank you very much for the video! Super informative.
Thanks.
Was the t-shirt mending video made? I can't find it! And yes, your hair is amazing!
I haven't made it yet (embarrassed). Someone suggested flexible fabric glue for mending t-shirts. It could be used in place of the fusible web in the video's method. I think.
The hair has a mind of its own, but thank you. Somedays it's very nice to me and looks good, today is not one of those days ;-)
I'm looking for your video about patching t-shirts but haven't found it. Not sure if I missed it or if you haven't yet made it? Thank you!
You caught me - I haven't made it yet. Sorry. I couldn't find a good solution for an invisible patch on T-shirts. Darning and patching were all I came across. But thank you for the reminder, I will dig deeper for an invisible solution and make that video next whether or not I find one.
I took a shot and patched one this afternoon-a pinpoint hole just under the neckband of a thin, knit tank top. I needed to shorten the straps which left me with enough fabric for a patch. I used Aleene's Fabric Fusion to set the patch, then covered it with a bit of lightweight stabilizer. I lost the Pellon directions so I'm not sure which stabilizer it was (I'm pretty new to sewing.) It looks good (invisible) for now. Hopefully it'll wash up ok.
@@drkatel thank you! I will give this a try too.
I am relatively new to working with interfacing, and my we brain is having a hard time with this. The interfacing sticks to the fabric with the hole in it, but not to the patch. What am I doing wrong?
I'm sorry it's not working. I know that's frustrating. You said "interfacing, do you have Interfacing or Fusible Webbing? (look at minute 2:39 - captions on the screen are 2 of the fusible webbing products). Interfacing LOOKs very similar but it's fabric with glue on one side. The webbing is basically a sheet of dried glue that melts back into glue when ironed.
If you have webbing and it's not working, (ug!) try adjusting the heat settings on the iron. Hot enough? steam or no steam? And then if still not working could the patch fabric be coated with something? fabric softener? (I don't know if that's a thing, just thinking what could be the problem) Those are some ideas why it might not be working. Hopefully this helps
I have a cut on a skirt that I think can be solved using this kind of heat fusible pellon, I don't need a patch because its not a hole. But I've read somewhere that this kind of fusible material can't stand the use of the drying machine, and that has stopped me from using the fusible pellon, in fear that the cut would reopen and become a hole. What is your experience in this regard? Thanks in advance
I think you're right. The heat of a dryer, plus the movement and rubbing of other clothes on the fusible patch could loosen it from the skirt. However, the fusible patch on my skirt never came off. If you wanted to play it safe could you hang it up to dry instead of the dryer or, dry it on low heat?
Or could you sew a few stitches (tiny, by hand) over the cut? (If it's not in a really visible place on the skirt.) This would keep the fusible patch on and prevent the cut from turning into a hole. Just some thoughts.
@@TheDailySew Thank you so much for your response and the ideas. This has helped a lot to make up my mind about how to fix my skirt. Thanks!
You have the most lovely hair 😍
Ah, shucks. Thanks. My hair and I have an agreement. I let it do what it wants to do. It's kind of a one-sided deal.
800th person to like this video AND 80th comment! Thanks for the tip!
Oh, that's cool 😁 Thanks for watching, liking and commenting
Merci vraiment .très astucieux et efficace.
Thank you - I always like tricks that are clever and efficient
Do you have video for the tshirt ..knit type material. Thanks
Not yet 🫣
Would this work for larger holes as well?
It could but I would want to add some tiny stitches to hold the patch down - sort of reinforce the fusing agent - if the hole is 2" diameter or larger. The stitches can be tiny on the outside and larger underneath the garment.
Madam I am from India can I know what you call that plastic type white colour patch and the liquid gum you are using and is it available online inside India.
The white patching material that I use is Pellon Wonderweb. You may see Vlieseline Wundaweb, it is the same. Fusible web also comes on narrow rolls and is called Fusible Tape or Fusible Bonding Web. I saw it for sale on Etsy India www.etsy.com/in-en/market/wonderweb.
The liquid gum is made by Dritz and is called Fray Check. Prym brand also makes Fray Check, the bottle looks different but it is the same product. If you can't find Fray Check it is a clear drying fabric glue. For patches under a garment, you could apply any fabric glue to the edges to prevent fraying. Remember to let the glue on the edges dry before applying the patch to the garment. I hope this is helpful.
@@TheDailySew Thankyou madam
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Thank you.
does this work for wool sweaters?
I have not tried this method on knitted fabrics or garments yet. I don't know if the fusible glue will allow the sweater to stretch and still stay adhered to the sweater. Perhaps if the hole is tiny and the sweater is not tight it will work. I do have a video about darning sweaters ruclips.net/video/6hnUJIXNPWY/видео.html. Also, I've just ordered a few different fabric glues that are supposed to be for stretchy fabrics. I will test them out and make a video about that.
I would maybe try video editing .. I lost interest from all the words and matching and such
Wow you have a flawless neck ❤
First wash....webbing, disintegrates. New patch needed.
I'm sorry to hear that. That wasn't my experience
@@TheDailySew I'm afraid so. I've been using wonder web, for decades. It's always been a temporary fix.
I've used it for ages and throw everything in the regular wash. I've had one or two failures after MANY, MANY washes. Nothing has ever failed after a single wash.
@@sheshickey What brand? Maybe that's the problem.
3-26-24
Dear Sew,
That was an interesting RUclips video on patching a tear in your clothes.But I got a tear in my Grey😮 pattern co
That Smiley face wasn't supposed to be there.
As I was saying a few minutes ago I had a tear on the rear of my Grey pattern lounge pants while so was taking out the garbage to the basement to be recycled today.Tge lounge and is made of cotton.The young woman who did the demonstration by high speed on You Tube did a good job of explaining what she was doing.Besides that I noticed online that a lot of products online
to repair a tear in clothes are sent thru the mail by Amazon.Getting back to the woman explaining the clothes tear demonstration I didn't know how the amount of material needed to go the job.I was hoping I could get Grey cotton material from a store in my neighborhood.
Signed,
Keith P. Cooper
@@keithcooper-gv4hm Yes, try your local store for some grey cotton fabric. Ask if they have a Remnent Bin where they sell small pieces of fabric at a discount. Not all stores have one but many do. When you buy fabric at the store the smallest amount they will cut for you is 1/4 of a yard (here in the USA, that is). You only need enough fabric to cover the tear and overlap it a little - less than 1/4 of a yard. Many big stores sell patch kits. They have small pieces of fabric which you iron onto the pants over the tear. If the patch kit does not come in grey you could buy black and iron the patch on the inside of the garment, covering the tear. I hope this helps.
I thought we would get to the point but she spent so much time talking about matching freaking fabric.
The video took so long, the hole in my shirt just repaired itself.