So, the first day that I wore these pants, this happened. This is the second pair that recently required this type of repair.
This time the crotch seam broke in three sections. Thankfully, the seam is serged and I wore a hip length jacket avoiding any cold drafts or exposure. Just a run through the sewing machine with a 2.6 straight stitch to repair the stitching.
The corner edge of the patch pocket on this pajama top was starting to expose a hole in the fabric. This mending job called for some hand stitching and strong thread.
Talking about jobs that require strong thread, the winter work gloves finally received the attention it needed before the cold weather returns. The original stitching was in brown thread, and the first mending was done in black, this latest fix is done in the ivory coloured thread. They're not the cleanest looking mending job and I'm okay with that as long as they can get me through a few more winters.
My heart sank a little when I pulled this 100% cotton duvet cover out and discovered this rip in it. It's a nine inch by 2 inch fraying on the underside of the duvet cover near the edge. I thought, for a brief moment in time, that it might become fabric but I really would like to keep this as a duvet cover. And that is how it ended on the mending pile.
The question I need to answer is if this will be a hand mending project or do I turn to the sewing machine for help? Until I decide on the method of repair, I will be trying to find a solution. I'm open to suggestions.
These 100% wool pants had three small holes in need of repair at the back crotch seam. This was a hand stitching job and going forward I will choose a longer shirt / sweater to wear and cover the area of repair. Hopefully, I can get another winter out from these pants.
Besides crotch seam fixes, seam breakage is also common around the armholes. This robe needed repair in this area, a quick fix with the sewing machine.
Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.
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