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It has come to my attention that my favourite jacket is falling apart. I would like to repair it for two reasons:

  1. I love this jacket.
  2. I can't afford a new one right now.


I have no opposition to #VisibleMending.

Suggestions?

Close up of the sleeve of an olive green jacket. The material is frayed and torn just below the seam in the cuff.

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Jonathan Lamothe
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Jonathan Lamothe
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My current plan is to rip out the bottom stitching on the cuff, apply a patch of similar-ish material to the sleeve, and then sew the cuff shut again.
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Will
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Will
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Spiked rivets?
Or... beaded tassels?

Then afterwards please explain to me how to do it?

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Jonathan Lamothe
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Jonathan Lamothe
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@Will I'm not that skilled. I have a sewing machine and know some basics on how to use a needle and thread.
@Will

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Mx Amber Alex (she/it)
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Mx Amber Alex (she/it)
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you could tack the seams back together and embroider a band-aid over it?
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Saule, anar en Mousses
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Saule, anar en Mousses
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mhh.
Either a parachute stitch (but given that there stitching already on one edge it might be unpleasant to do) or a canvas patch (preferably both inside and outside) and running stitch embroidery to keep them in place. Colours and designs of your choice.
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CrazyDogLadysezPEACE
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CrazyDogLadysezPEACE
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@PeryleneBleu TIL, thanks!

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Mending resource: Parachute rangers stitch

We call this technique the Parachute rangers stitch, but it has many other names aswell. It is used all over the world to keep cloth edges together and its a strong, easy stitch.
Kerstin Neumüller (Second Sunrise)
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Sarah🌳
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Sarah🌳
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My sewing machine has a stich that is like a zig-zag but each zig and zag is made up of multiple short stiches, making it a dotted line.
It is the perfect stich for repairing jeans etc. with or without patches.

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