4 Amazing Invisible Sewing Tricks You Must Try | Easy Clothing Repair Hacks #secrethacks #sivingtrek, by Secret Tricks Studio on YouTube. 1 min 12 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 12 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Turn the jumper inside out and trim any loose threads around the hole with small scissors. Keep the edges tidy so the new stitches sit flat.
Pin the torn edges together from the inside so the hole closes without pulling the fabric out of shape.
Thread the needle with thread close to the jumper colour and tie a small knot at the end.
Push the needle up through the fabric just under one torn edge, then across to the opposite edge.
Take tiny stitches back and forth across the gap, catching only a few threads of fabric on each side. Keep the stitches small so they disappear into the knit.
Pull the thread gently after every few stitches to close the gap. Do not pull hard or the fabric will pucker.
Finish with a small knot on the inside and snip the thread close to the fabric.
Press the repair gently with an iron on a low setting, using a cloth between the iron and the knit.
Tips and common mistakes
Match the thread to the main colour of the jumper, not the hole, so the stitches blend in.
Keep stitches small and even, since large stitches show through the knit.
Do not pull the thread tight or the repair will bunch up the fabric around the hole.
Questions
Can I fix a hole in a jumper without a sewing machine?
Yes. A hand needle and matching thread are enough for small holes. Small, even stitches close the gap and stay hidden in the knit.
What thread should I use for an invisible repair?
Use a thread close to the jumper colour. For fine knits, a thin thread works better because it sits flatter in the fabric.
Will the repair show after washing?
If the stitches are small and the thread matches, the repair usually stays hidden. Wash the jumper gently and avoid a hot dryer.
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