reparation
Darning needle basics for mending a hole in a sock
Short answer: A darning needle is a large, blunt needle with a long eye, used to weave yarn across a hole in a sock. ...
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The drawstring in the hoodie disappeared into the hood
Short answer: When the drawstring slides into the hood, it has usually slipped loose at one end and travelled through...
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When is it cheaper to buy new than to maintain
Short answer: Buying new is cheaper when a repair or upkeep costs more than the clothing has left to give, or when it...
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A fixed place for the sewing kit
Short answer: Repairs get done when the kit can be found in ten seconds. If the needle and thread sit in a drawer ful...
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How to keep the spare thread from new items
Short answer: Many garments come with a small length of spare thread or an extra button in a bag. Keep it in a dedica...
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Repairs while travelling with minimal kit
Short answer: A small kit with two needles, black and white thread and a safety pin takes up less space than a matchb...
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How a repair survives the wash
Short answer: A repair holds when the thread is secured at both ends, the stitches are small and the seam can stretch...
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What a repair costs in time
Short answer: Most repairs in an ordinary wardrobe take between five and thirty minutes. That works out at less than ...
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When a tailor is better than you
Short answer: A tailor is the better choice when the fit needs changing, a whole rib band needs replacing or thick la...
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Repairs after a laundry accident
Short answer: Most laundry damage is shrinkage, colour transfer or lost elasticity. Shrinkage and colour transfer can...
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How to stitch a pocket back on
Short answer: A pocket that has come loose at the corner is sewn back from the inside with small, tight stitches alon...
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What to do when the label scratches
Short answer: A scratchy label can be cut off close to the seam or sewn flat against the fabric. Note down the fibre ...
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