Mending jersey fabric

Wow, I can't believe it is Friday, which means it's time for Fix It Friday! The first in my line-up of repairs is mending those holes that pop up in jersey material. Yes, I am talking about t-shirt type of material that you find almost everywhere. Jersey material is very versatile and depending on the type of knit, it can stretch in almost any direction, and it does not fray as easily as, say, cotton. This makes it very easy to repair, but always remember to fix it once you see the hole…

Creative visible mending projects, darning and Swiss daring, and creative mending techniques.

Take a look at how I mended the frayed cuffs on one of my sweaters using darning. Find out more about mending wool sweaters now!

Advice for visible mending, including how to make sure you're using the right needle, how to choose colours for visible mending, and how to know if a garment or darning yarn will be durable. This is one of several blogs answering your mending and knitwear repair questions

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Take the spare spandex material and cut out a patch that’s around ¼ inch bigger in diameter than the hole. Place the patch over the hole and pin in place.

Today at work (I work as a home aide), my employer asked me to mend a skirt for her. The skirt was made of a stretchy two-way knit. I knew that if I used a regular running stitch, the stretchiness would be lost. So, I used this cool technique on handsewing a zig zag I saw in Generation T by Megan Nicolay. (Great book, by the way. I'll do a review of it soon.) Here's the technique: Start by bringing the thread up through the fabric, close to the edge (but not so close it might pull off)…

Anyone ever wore out their sleeve cuffs before the hoodie? In that case they are easy to replace. 1. Cut off the old sleeves. 2. Use an elastic jersey fabric to make new cuffs. Make sure it is doub…

What you need to know before mending your clothing.

The ultimate guide on how to sew stretch jersey. Essential tips, equipment recommendations, sewing machine settings and more.

Learn How to repair clothes by sewing holes and mending them rightly

Introduction: An hour or two after I put up the last post on mending, I got a phone call from New York. My friend Alice is a retired textile conservator. We were good friends when I lived in the We…

Learn how to fix your clothes in a unique and fun way with our visible mending tutorial. Start upcycling your wardrobe with Gathered.

How to Mend Your Clothes: 3 Easy Stitch Fixes for Beginners

Learn the basics of visible mending, a creative way to combine repairs with style for a totally personalized look for favorite clothing and textiles.

Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitchwork offers a great way to show off your handspun yarn.

Patching, darning, and mending are enduring ways to cover a weak or broken spot in your fabrics, prolong the life of a cherished garment, and to enjoy embellishing it at the same time. Explore each of them with this All Access exclusive guide.