Mending/Repairing
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Mending/Repairing
Believe it or not - I do darn (by machine) small holes in the toes of adult size socks.
I will replace buttons - I even fix/reinforce the spot where the button will go it if it needs it.
Sometimes I will patch the jeans that have holes in the knees - it's a safety issue.
I will sew a seam that has come undone.
I will shorten some things
I will not replace zippers or fix something that won't hold the stitching because it is so worn out.
Do any of you still do mending/repairing?
I will replace buttons - I even fix/reinforce the spot where the button will go it if it needs it.
Sometimes I will patch the jeans that have holes in the knees - it's a safety issue.
I will sew a seam that has come undone.
I will shorten some things
I will not replace zippers or fix something that won't hold the stitching because it is so worn out.
Do any of you still do mending/repairing?
#3
Most of the socks I wear are ones my mom has knit. They are probably the only socks I have worth darning, and since a few now have holes, I will learn to do so.
My son has ripped some seams on some otherwise perfect pants, so I repair those. I've also had to hem pants that came in one length only, which is fine, as most are too short.
I've replaced buttons, and have patched work pants.
A few minutes of my time to repair something I like is well worth not having to go shopping for something new. I'm not a fan of clothes shopping.
My son has ripped some seams on some otherwise perfect pants, so I repair those. I've also had to hem pants that came in one length only, which is fine, as most are too short.
I've replaced buttons, and have patched work pants.
A few minutes of my time to repair something I like is well worth not having to go shopping for something new. I'm not a fan of clothes shopping.
#5
I darn my wool socks, I really like them. My mom gave me her darning egg, so it feels good to use it. I do sew buttons and I have been known to cheat and use Stitch Witchery to repair holes in my sweatshirts.
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Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Absolutely! I routinely replace jacket zippers for DH, mend clothes for the grands, hem slacks, sew ripped seams, fix sports uniforms, sew on buttons, patch/replace knees in snowpants and anything else that needs fixing.
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Believe it or not - I do darn (by machine) small holes in the toes of adult size socks.
I will replace buttons - I even fix/reinforce the spot where the button will go it if it needs it.
Sometimes I will patch the jeans that have holes in the knees - it's a safety issue.
I will sew a seam that has come undone.
I will shorten some things
I will not replace zippers or fix something that won't hold the stitching because it is so worn out.
Do any of you still do mending/repairing?
I will replace buttons - I even fix/reinforce the spot where the button will go it if it needs it.
Sometimes I will patch the jeans that have holes in the knees - it's a safety issue.
I will sew a seam that has come undone.
I will shorten some things
I will not replace zippers or fix something that won't hold the stitching because it is so worn out.
Do any of you still do mending/repairing?
#10
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tn
Posts: 9,014
I mmend. Seems like everyone bring their work to me. I do draw the line with the grandkids torn clothes. The think a tear in odd shapes at least 6 inches long are repairable some maybe. Others hit the trash
i will not mend socks. My DGma did that for us. They were so uncomfortable
i will not mend socks. My DGma did that for us. They were so uncomfortable
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