/r/InvisibleMending

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Repaired items that are mended so well you can’t even tell they‘ve been fixed up!

All invisible mends are welcome, if you fixed a thing, and (mostly) can't tell, post it here.

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Repaired items that are mended so well you can’t even tell they‘ve been fixed up

/r/InvisibleMending

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Solution for what invisible mending service I can go to if there is none near me.

By none near me, I really mean it. I live on Oahu and nothing is coming up unless there really is someone here on this rock that does it and I just don’t know about it. I was thinking of maybe shipping my garment to a store that does invisible mending but I just don’t know who accepts shipments like that.

1 Comment
2024/05/16
22:14 UTC

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Mending holes in sneakers?

Hello! Would anyone have good tips on products or ways to durably mend sneakers? I keep having this issue with sneakers of ‘net’ type material as this one, which are otherwise almost new!

I have tried a strong tape (as in picture) but unfortunately it falls off very quickly… TIA!

10 Comments
2024/05/15
09:16 UTC

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Tiny hole in lace undergarment

hello. my bra was accidentally put through the washer and came out with a small hole on the lace. i believe the lace is resistant since it is meant to be worn so im wondering how i could i fix it? the hole isn't big but I'm concerned that it may get bigger. I'm considering a small patch.. I saw on Amazon there's some small black heart ones that would look nice. or should it be sewn? or am I done for :(

3 Comments
2024/05/14
16:02 UTC

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fixing a torn jean pocket

hi! i’m new to mending and i was wondering if anyone had an idea on how to fix this jean pocket. i don’t have a machine so any hand sewing ideas would be great!

5 Comments
2024/05/14
15:36 UTC

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How to fix hole in cotton cheesecloth skirt?

I have a hole (about 2-3 inches wide and tall) in a skirt of mine, I love this skirt and made it myself so I feel I need to fix it. I don’t particularly want it to be TOO visible, but I can’t do invisible mending. My current plan is- fusible interfacing on the inside, then cut a square of the fabric (at least I still have some!) and zigzag stitch all around the edge on my machine. Does that sound alright? Thank you!

0 Comments
2024/05/14
08:53 UTC

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Any tips for mending this?

It’s a small hole (smaller than a penny) but the fabric is very flexible (polyester, rayon, spandex) and I don’t know if just using regular thread is a mistake. These are my favorite trousers and I even thought about buying similar fabric and getting another pair made. I wouldn’t mind the mend being visible!

3 Comments
2024/05/13
18:11 UTC

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Accidentally cut a hole in my dress while doing some crafting - how can l fix it?

As the title says, I cut a hole in my dress and I'm not sure how to fix it. I have a little bit of experience in hand sewing but not enough to know how to fix this while making it look as seamless as possible. Any specific stitches people would recommend?

2 Comments
2024/05/13
00:55 UTC

2

Tyvek jacket got a tear

How to fix this?

2 Comments
2024/05/12
20:05 UTC

4

Hole in my jeans! Please help!

0 Comments
2024/05/10
07:22 UTC

6

Worn lining on windbreaker

Hi yall, I thrifted this jacket years ago and it is one of my all time favorite jackets so I want to take good care of her. As you can see the top of the lining is beginning to separate. How can I mend this?

4 Comments
2024/05/08
22:13 UTC

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So I got an outfit and there’s a huge tear near the zipper! Any advice for someone who has no experience with sewing equipment and can’t get to sewing equipment?

14 Comments
2024/05/06
22:05 UTC

1

Getting crease? Out of graphic

This shirt was bought online and arrived with this indent from the tag. It really bothers me, is there anyway to get it out?

2 Comments
2024/05/06
10:41 UTC

3

Small tear in dress pants — Can it be repaired?

1 Comment
2024/05/05
19:09 UTC

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How to repair this?

I have a small tear in my shorts (90% polyester and 10% elastane). Wondering how to repair these so the tear isn’t as noticeable and so it doesn’t get worse? Is there a patch I could place on the inside that would do the trick and hold up in the washing machine?

1 Comment
2024/05/04
14:01 UTC

15

What's the best hand stitch for this? This is a light elastic fabric and the inseam is coming undone.

3 Comments
2024/05/02
18:47 UTC

2

L-shaped Tear on Knee, Levi Jeans

L-shaped tear around right leg knee portion of Levi jeans Is this able to be invisiblly mended? These were work jeans and an MVP for many years 👖

Don't want to be too quick to let these go

1 Comment
2024/05/02
16:47 UTC

2

Mending kids leggings and Jammies

My 5 year old loves to crawl around and pretend she’s a kitty, which is adorable but is wearing holes in the knees of her leggings and cotton pajama pants. Any ideas for visible or invisible ways to mend and reinforce those little knees on soft fabrics? Kids pajamas aren’t cheap! My thought is to sew a soft patch on the inside or use the softest iron on reinforcer I can find. But I wanted to check to see if there are some inventive and crafty parents out there who have better ideas for reinforcing knees on soft pants for kids.

2 Comments
2024/05/02
04:14 UTC

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How do I repair this? (Holes/worn spots on my fav viscose robe)

Help: I ADORE this robe. How do I repair it without damaging the thin viscose?

I'm open to stabilizing/backing, but I'd like to not lose too much of the swish of the fabric - how do I avoid getting a stiff (or scratchy) spot behind it, if reinforcing is the way to go?

I'm happy to do my own googling if folks can point me in the direction of types of stitches, potential backings or whatever seems to be workable solutions. Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/05/02
01:57 UTC

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hiding white spots on viscose

hey! i just bought a dress that i’ve been obsessed with for three years now but unfortunately i can’t find it anywhere. it’s a pink viscose dress with red sleeves. i snagged the only one i could find for $4 but the reason it was so cheap is because the seller has accidentally bleached the fabric by hand washing it – so there are tiny light spots scattered all over the dress.. i imagine the only way to fix it is to dye it in a darker colour, but could a dark blue or green work? it’s so colourful and pretty now so i’d hate to have to resort to dyeing it black. i imagine the color blocking makes dyeing it harder :/ any ideas would be helpful! i’ve even thought about going in with a fabric marker but matching the two shades feels near impossible

3 Comments
2024/05/01
12:16 UTC

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Anything I can do about the elastic in my jeans?

8 Comments
2024/04/29
08:18 UTC

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