JENNR8R

I managed to make a 3/4-inch hole in one of my seams as I was ripping. I was pretty dismayed until I thought to fuse the back of the hole with a small strip of fabric using Lite Steam-a-Seam II. It worked like a charm! The hole was repaired, and I couldn't tell the hole was ever there.

How have you handled the problem in the past?

SillySusan

Thanks for this idea to patch holes! 3/4-inch is a very large hole and I'm so happy for you in fixing it. I haven't had this big of a goof, but I'd just cry a lot.

Still Sew N

Good tip! Thanks! I will remember this one.

Tartan

Good save and I have not made a hole in a quilt......yet.

QuiltnNan

i'm glad to hear you had a successful result. once, on a larger hole, i appliqued a new block over the damaged one.

toverly

Been there done that. Thanks for the tip on the repair. In the past I replaced the piece of the block but next time I'll try your way. sounds perfect.

Jordan

Thanks for the creative idea and thank you for sharing.

quilterpurpledog

Yes, I have had to do this a couple of times in my quilting life. Not happy situation, but this solution worked well for me. The "lesson" be more careful.

Tippysmom

Yes, whatever has been done incorrectly, I can sympathize with you because I’ve done it!! I made several boo-boos on a Christmas quilt top (holes) and I just appliquéd over them. I’ve become much more careful when ripping out stitches!

Jingle

I make sure to only cut the thread. Years ago I would try to hurry and did cut the fabric.