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There's a hole in my fabric! patches or other solutions for a hole in fabric
SondraG Beginner TX USA Member since 7/14/08 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/13/12 5:53 PM Working on some novelty boxers for a Christmas gift, I found two tiny holes in the fabric - right in the front of the boxers. The fabric is printed kona cotton from Spoonflower. The design is dark grey, but the reverse side is white-ish, and the white makes the holes more noticeable. Any suggestions? ------ Sondra
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to SondraG << 1 member likes this. Date: 12/13/12 5:55 PM You can either mend the holes by stitching across them with black thread, or my all time favorite is to fuse a piece of fusible interfacing to the wrong side, then make tiny stitches to close the hole in the front. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2232	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << Like this post Date: 12/13/12 6:58 PM I like the fusible interfacing route, that way the edges are more or less sealed. A knit fusible is soft and will give some stretch.... ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7402	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild << Like this post Date: 12/13/12 7:23 PM Miss Fairchild's trick with lightweight fusible which is then stitched over works very, very well. I even use that to mend the knees on busted-out jeans.
SondraG Beginner TX USA Member since 7/14/08 Posts: 46	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/14/12 7:47 AM Thanks, I'll give it a try! ------ Sondra
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1200	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Theres a hole in my fabric! Date: 12/14/12 11:49 AM Start all over with another fabric. Or if you have coordinating fabric use that for the front.

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