The most recent pair of pants made were sent to the mending / alteration pile after taking them out for a spin. The elastic felt too loose.
It was a quick fix, after opening the center back, I shortened the elastic by three inches and then stitched it closed. Easy peasy.
Next up, a fitted bed sheet that is almost frayed through. I didn't even notice this was happening until the white mattress cover was peeking through a worn-through area. Otherwise the fitted sheet is fine, just this one spot was in need of repair.
I used some cotton flannel plaid that I had in the fabric stash to make a large patch.
Once the outer edge was stitched, the patch was quilted into place.
Happy Sewing!
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I commend you for mending the sheet. Thrift is a value too often missing in our society. My grandmother used to cut double-size sheets in half down the worn-out middle, bring the sides to the center in a seam, then hem the edges (which were the worn-out center). Wonder if anyone does that anymore?
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