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catrose

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14. I'd sew a decorative trim over it

Reply to Iggo (Original post)

Sun Jan 20, 2019, 06:16 AM

Jan 2019

Either the kind that comes on rolls like ribbon that you can buy by the yard or appliques that come in a package. (Pro tip: sew them on, not iron them on) It could be as simple as twill or decorative as sequins. ]https://www.joann.com/simplicity-large-flower-iron-on-applique-with-gems/15989247.html#q=Appliques&start=1

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Seamsters...help! [View all] Iggo Jan 2019 OP

How about sashiko mending? violetpastille Jan 2019 #1

You think that'll work across a seam? Iggo Jan 2019 #3

Yes, you'd want to go across the seam violetpastille Jan 2019 #5

Thanks. Iggo Jan 2019 #7

If the split is in a crease it's because the threads procon Jan 2019 #2

I'm not sure if an iron-on patch that goes across the seam will be effective, but it's worth a shot. Iggo Jan 2019 #4

It will work. procon Jan 2019 #10

I hear my Dad saying "If you do it right, it'll work." Iggo Jan 2019 #11

Do you sew at all? fierywoman Jan 2019 #6

You assume correctly and I'm not offended. Iggo Jan 2019 #8

You can do it! fierywoman Jan 2019 #9

I used to do this sort of thing in my dressmaking shop. I don't sew anymore tblue37 Jan 2019 #12

my grandma would just put it thru her sewing machine & go over the tear. keeping the edges next to pansypoo53219 Jan 2019 #13

I'd sew a decorative trim over it catrose Jan 2019 #14

Sounds Like the fabric is worn too weak. dem in texas Jan 2019 #15

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