It seems like the pile of mending never ends. It's like once something is placed back into wardrobe rotation, another item finds its way to the mending pile.
This weekend, I was going to wear these jeans only to have someone notice that the back end needed some re-stitching. And this is why I prefer longer shirts. A quick fix that only required a thread change on the sewing machine.
These wool pants required some quality time with a seam ripper and some new elastic after having a less than pleasant wearing experience out and about. The elastic was too loose and since I couldn't find newer one inch elastic, I used some recycled elastic. The first time wearing them out, I felt like I had to be constantly pulling them up. I longed for a pair of suspenders until I could get back home.
There was a bit of time dedicated to fixing these pants that was made easier with this little tool. The best gift for someone who likes to sew.
After the elastic waist was fixed, the hem required some attention. Thanks to the scoliosis, I deal with asymmetrical hips and the left leg is about 5/8" shorter than the right leg. The left leg hem required an adjustment to at least make the hem look even when these pants are worn.
Next up, a pair of winter gloves that will have to wait for some free time later this week.
Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.
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