Fix a rip in cloth by hand-sewing it closed. When a piece of cloth rips, sometimes you can repair it by hand. If you do it properly, the new stitching will hold the pieces together for a long time. Rips can occur along seams, which are easy to fix, or anywhere else on the fabri...
A leather couch is an impressive and luxurious addition to almost any room. Unfortunately, with daily use, the leather can tear. Rather than replacing the couch, or attempting to find a matching patch, you can hand sew the tear. You will need a few supplies available from most crafting sto...
Sew Guys, Do You Want to Learn How to Repair a Rip in Your Trousers?didcock, barry
The following guide will show you how to shorten the straps on a tank top. There is no sewing machine required; instead, you’ll use a needle and thread to sew the strap back in place by hand. This guide is specifically made for tank tops or dresses that have an existing seam at the...
Used in a pet bed, the Insul-Bright will bounce the body heat from your pet back to their body, making this essentially a “self-heating” pet bed! I get mine at Fabric.com (RIP). It’s also available on Amazon. I’d guess many of the larger craft stores (like Joann or Michael...
If you want your blanket to lay flatter and/or have a little bit of a tidier edge, you can also make your slit closer to the end of the tab. Not too close, or it might rip through. I recommend experimenting with the look of the “braid” on some scraps first. Now for the “...
In this guide you will find the steps to repair a Brazilian Hammock. The purpose of this guide is to restore the durability of the hammock by sewing on a patch. The guide demonstrates the repair using hand stitching. If you would like to reinforce the rip before placing the patching and ...
How To Make Old-fashioned Rag Rugs Step 1: Tear the Strips Gather old textiles. Easily tear the strips by snipping a few inches into the fabric with scissors and then rip it across. Step 2: Sew the Strips Sew the strips end to end with a single straight stitch, choosing the next piec...
This guide will show you how to adjust the waistband using a dart hand-stitching technique, whether it's too loose or tight. This repair is ideal for tailoring pants to a better fit without specialized sewing equipment. What You Need to Know Before You Begin: Skill Level: This guide is ...
It is literally impossible for a thieve to do a “rip-and-run” or “slash-and-run” on a side bag fastened to a wide hip belt as described in this article. Low cost You should be able to find the hardware needed for Option 1A for under $5. As to Option 1B, a good cobbler ...