How to Mend Rips in Clothes

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[mearls]

When using interfacing, instead of using a squared-off piece, round the corners. That way it will be less apt to catch on things (jewelry, fingernails).

[learntocrochet]

when using iron on interfacing on sleeves or legs, it helps to put a non stick press cloth in between the sleeve or leg. Even after carefully matching up the edges of the hole, they can sometimes slip a bit and then you end up with bits of interfacing attached to the wrong side of the sleeve. If you have a sleeve board, that can also be used.

[Extrememdp]

That was fantastic! Loved the rainbow thread idea for the jeans. Great tutorial. ty!

[ljaysperspective]

I found ur channel because i tore a hole in my favorite Nike sweatpants and i could just toss them out. Very good tips thx for sharing! You save my sweat pants..lol u won me over I Subscribed!!!!

[janevoelker]

Thanks! I prefer mending holes by hand, I feel like it's a little more precise. But it's good to know how to do it on a machine, too :)

[demayoexperience]

Wait what's the name of that tape you use? Interfacing? I'm new to sewing and I'm not familiar with its terminology

[irenatheginger]

This is so helpful, since my son ripped his pants with an l shape in it! Especially for someone who is a visual person

[barbarasullivan]

Thank you for helping me repair my husband's torn shirt the best way!

[SevenDeMagnus]

So cool, God bless the inventor the sewing machine.

[dianaferos]

You're the best tutorial! I wondered what setting is for the Janome.

[tianabhada]

Great little video. Just what was needed and no more 👌🏻 Thanks for sharing!

[karinabrampt]

I'm just starting sewing and this video has helped me.

[MinesAGuinness]

Thank you Dominica. Watching your video reassured me that repairing a hole in a favourite shirt is possible! I don't have a sewing machine, so should I use this diagonal stitching method for hand sewing too?

[benstein]

very good video. I could see what you were doing which helps.

[KaraikoRaine]

When you say "it depends how big the rip is" as to stitch width (2 to 2.5)- should that be higher if the rip is bigger or lower?

[heatherkidd]

Thanks this was precise and clear explanation.

[scottharvey]

i have 2 of my favorite Sarongs which is woven cotton ikat from bali i have a round small hole in both of my Sarongs as i love them both i dont want to throw them away or use them as rags can my sarongs be mended please the holes are the size of a green pea..round hole in each sarong...thankyou...

[icebow]

So useful! after lunch I will be fixing my favorite pants. Can you do a video on how to fix a rip along side a seam? this happens sometimes on my pants. thanks.

[wayneparker]

Thank you for posting this video. Very informative and useful.

[markfannin]

I am new to sewing and like your videos very much. Question about 'interfacing'. Does interfacing get removed or come loose in the wash? I see that it provides a firm backing but will it curl up and irritate the person who wears the garment? I see interfacing is widely used in many projects - do you remove excess interfacing? Thank you for your help.