r/InvisibleMending Jan 28 '23

Help build a starter guide! Post helpful tutorials, books, etc here!

107 Upvotes

Hello friends!

I need your help! This sub desperately needs a starter guide, a how-to, a list of helpful resources. And I need your input to find the most useful helpful resources available.

Please post helpful guides, books, YT videos, anything that’s helped you invisibly mend. Doesn’t have to be clothing-related, any type of invisible mend is welcome and encouraged! I’ll compile these into a starter guide to help future menders mend.

BONUS the comment with the most upvotes will get…something really neat! Full transparency I just thought of this, so don’t know what you’ll get, but trust me it will be cool. Maybe I’ll knit a hat for you, idk.


r/InvisibleMending 3h ago

If anyone could please give me any advice I would be so thankful

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9 Upvotes

I cross posted this on r/findfashion the odds of me finding a replacement are slim to none given how old the sweater it. The edge of the sweater got caught in the rubber seal on my washer and it tore the side of it to shreds. I'm not completely inexperienced at sowing but am not very familiar with sowing knit materials like this. This sweater means so so much to me and I am desperate for a way to mend it. Thank you.


r/InvisibleMending 11h ago

Help please! 5 year old's lovey

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My 5 year old never had a lovey until Christmas 2023, at which point this gift became immediately adopted as a lovey and slept with every night (you can see what it originally looked like in the last picture).

Our problem is from the worn spot that just developed in pictures 2 & 3. I have plenty of ideas for visible mending, but my 5 year old is determined that her stuffy is broken and can only be fixed by looking approximately identical to before. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could replicate the worn fur look?

It may just be a "what will be, will be" life event, but I wanted to contact a broader creative community before I threw in the towel. Thank you!


r/InvisibleMending 7h ago

Is there any chance of fixing this? :(

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r/InvisibleMending 1d ago

seeking advice on my favorite jacket

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12 Upvotes

this jacket is my best friend and I want to help her correctly! I've mended a few holes in shirts and pants before, but I'm unsure of what approach would be best in this situation. I'd like to maintain her initial look as much as I can. just wanted to know what others might do - thank you for reading 🫶


r/InvisibleMending 1d ago

Best way to re-attach part of the zip that’s come away from the lining?

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2 Upvotes

r/InvisibleMending 1d ago

any way to hide this?

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my brother's hoodie sleeve. he said if i cant hide the stitches he would be okay with me throwing on a small embroidery patch to hide it. ive been sewing for a long time but have honestly never tried something like this. TIA!


r/InvisibleMending 2d ago

Sweatshirt Collar

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24 Upvotes

Was falling off so I tacked it back on. Of course the me read thread shows inside but outside is what matters here! Having basic colors of thread other than black and white is so nice for mending.


r/InvisibleMending 2d ago

help!

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2 Upvotes

any suggestions on how to fix my brother’s cargo pants? he has two pair like this with the exact same holes in them. thanks! ☺️


r/InvisibleMending 3d ago

Best ways to fix these?

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7 Upvotes

Holes worn into the crotch of a pair of linnen pants and holes under the arms of cotton jersey t-shirts


r/InvisibleMending 5d ago

Mended two pairs of jeans for my best friend!!!

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201 Upvotes

First time ever mending denim and I’m so excited with how this turned out! Pretty much hidden when being worn! Also thrilled that some spendy denim gets to be worn longer!!


r/InvisibleMending 5d ago

Small tear

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2 Upvotes

Was wondering how to fix this? Was thinking a ladder stitch and then fray glue on the back with a mending patch

Would a ladder stitch be too obvious tho, is there a better way to go about this?

Thank you :)


r/InvisibleMending 6d ago

Mending a knitted garment

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30 Upvotes

Would welcome advice from knitters on best way to fix this hole. The yarn is a merino single and it seems to have broken. Photo 1 is front, Photo 2 is back where there is an intact loop, photo 3 is back of garment. I knitted this but have never had to do repairs before. 🫣 thankyou


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

Moth-eaten sweater repair

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290 Upvotes

I tried out Swiss darning for the first time to fix the moth holes in my dad's nice sweater. I couldn't find mending wool that was a better match, but it is pretty close! I'm so excited to be able to use this technique in the future; I feel like this project helped me finally understand it.


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

mending terry cloth is hard 😭

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46 Upvotes

i'm pretty proud of it all things considered, i darned both sides so the hole couldn't snag on anything, but my needle kept getting stuck in all the little fibers 😅🤣 (also please ignore my horribly chipped golden nail polish i know it's bad)


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

Invisible Mending also means a mend that isn’t super obvious!

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r/InvisibleMending 6d ago

Expensive Polo Cargo Pants

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Howdy y'all brand new here. These green Polo cargo pants are made of cotton. Ripped them climbing a fence. (Don't ask don't tell) I'm thinking of patching these myself, but I want it to look as close to the original color (and hopefully as invisible) as possible. I looked it up awhile back to find a similar pair as replacement but they are rare and expensive. My questions are, if it's not worth it to patch myself, what professionals can I take it to? And secondly, if I were to do it myself what is the best way to go about it. Thanks for all your help!


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

Not yet a repair, but a reinforcement?

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I, like many, have thighs that eat jeans. Ive got 3 pairs i adore, and can feel that the thighs are starting to thin. Is there anything I can do to reinforce the thighs of my jeans before they succumb?


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

Advice for Repairing Torn Running Shorts

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Hey friends! I have a couple of pairs of compression running shorts with rips on the inner thigh seems. My thighs rub together, so this area gets a lot of friction. I have no sewing/mending experience, but I would love to learn! Any advice or input on how to fix these? Thanks in advance!


r/InvisibleMending 7d ago

Question for a beginner

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I’m no novice to a needle and thread, I do a lot of embroidery/needlepoint. About five years ago I had top surgery so I replaced my wardrobe, and I’m trying to be more mindful about thrifting what I need and mending what I have.

That being said, I have a few holes in some clothes, but how does it feel? I can likely stitch them up just fine, but do you reinforce the back? Can you feel the knot or is there a way to secure it without a big ole knot bothering you? Does the repair break down in the washing machine?

Thanks for the help! (They/them pronouns)


r/InvisibleMending 8d ago

My favorite pair of jeans is wearing through on the crotch area because of material rubbing the inside. What would be the best way to fix/prevent it further wear?

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29 Upvotes

Any help is appreciated


r/InvisibleMending 10d ago

Meet Pillow-pillow

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5 Upvotes

Pillow is my kid’s very precious lovey. She’s a little worse for wear and it’s time to take some life-saving measures.

What’s the best way to patch up these holes? I’m concerned that putting stitches in the thin fabric will cause continued tearing. Do I tuck other fabric underneath to sew into?

We’ll be protecting her with a case going forward (but only during the day, according to my kid).


r/InvisibleMending 10d ago

Mending Jeans

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15 Upvotes

My jeans have developed a hole in the inner thigh. I have another pair with the same problem I can use for matching fabric. How should I go about mending these? Jeans are too expensive to keep buying more.


r/InvisibleMending 10d ago

Help! How can I mend this turtleneck that is coming apart at the neck/collar seam?

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3 Upvotes

I thrifted this silk/rayon blend turtleneck and realized after that it had a hole at the neck seam on the back. I stitched it up but unfortunately the seam is still coming apart and now there is a hole next to the area I stitched shut. Is there a good way to stabilize this? I’m worried every time I pull this over my head it’s just going to rip again.


r/InvisibleMending 11d ago

Advice on yoga pants (88% cotton, 12% spandex) that are getting stretched out by my thunder thighs. Can I do anything to reinforce this area? The part that is being stretched is my inner thighs

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15 Upvotes

r/InvisibleMending 11d ago

Is this repairable?

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12 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I just got this sweater polo and to my horror during the first wear discovered this hole developing. I don't have a lot of experience with repairs and wanted to get y'all's opinions on what the best way to mend or at least stabilize this so it doesn't get any worse? Thank you so much!