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From: KATMOM
Date: 11-30-2005, 12:24 PM (1 of 8)
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The lining has torn on the inside cuff on a childs jacket and I want to fix it but, I do not know the best way. It is of coarse very slippery, somewhat freyed. However, I only have a standard singer it has the removable section to do small sections but, not that small. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I could mend this well? It is a size 18 months jacket so it is really small. I am a beginner and I have never worked with this kind of size issue. thanks - kat |
User: KATMOM
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 27 |
From: paroper
Date: 11-30-2005, 12:53 PM (2 of 8)
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I'd attach a strip of fabric to bring it down to the right length. If you try to sew it as is, you will have lost some length from the fray and some from the seam and it won't be as long inside. If you try to get too close to the damaged fabric, it will only tear more. If it were an adult's jacket, I'd tell you to cut and put the insert in higher so that it wouldn't show at the cuff but since it is a child's jacket, I'd just buy a small amount of matching broadcloth or something like that, sew it to the lining and then attach it the best way I could to the cuff.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: KATMOM
Date: 11-30-2005, 01:05 PM (3 of 8)
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Pam: Thanks for the suggestion. I think that would work. I will certainly give it a try. Regards, Kat |
User: KATMOM
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 27 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 12-01-2005, 05:41 PM (4 of 8)
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Kat Mom- have you thought about this.. Use a small scrap of 'stitch witchery' and insert between lining and outer garment. Then take a scrap of fabric, lay it over the hole and the 's w' , press with the iron to adhere it temporarily, and hand stitch it down securely.. If you are careful and don't go thru to the outer layer with your needle, it will be invisible from the outside.. I keep a roll of that stitch witchery by my machine.. Its marked for hems on the notions card when you buy it.. (has no paper backing on it, so don't let iron touch it) Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: KATMOM
Date: 12-02-2005, 12:37 PM (5 of 8)
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Libby: I have never used anything like this. but it sounds like it would work also. As I am a new sewer - I appreciate all the suggestions. I can't get over how small this garment is - I have never repaired such a small garment. I am a little intimidated - I think. I will definetly have to look for some at the fabric store tonight. Kind Regards, Kat |
User: KATMOM
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 27 |
From: bunzino
Date: 12-02-2005, 09:45 PM (6 of 8)
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Definitely something fusible to hold the "pieces" together and hand sew it. You don't need to fuss w the machine on such a small thing. It will probably actually be easier by hand -- dontcha think? nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: KATMOM
Date: 12-07-2005, 12:33 PM (7 of 8)
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I just wanted to let you all know that I have made alot of progress on the mending of this garment. I am in love with the stich witchery and can see so many uses for it. So I have learned some new things trying to fix this garment. Thank you to you all for your suggestions - they have been very useful. Regards, Kat |
User: KATMOM
Member since: 11-30-2005 Total posts: 27 |
From: Magot
Date: 12-07-2005, 04:09 PM (8 of 8)
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Had a similar problem with a school blazer I mended for a friend - she was convinced that we would have to reline = I thought that matching bias binding hand sewn over the worn seam would do the trick. I was right!! It was only a smallfray so it covered the damage and was able to sew it into good fabric. Hand sewing was better for that too.
love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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