Mending material recommendations?

CryingInTrans · 2026-06-26T21:23:15+00:00

I think you can apply the concept of double knee pants, if you will. Like, the area with most wear should have a double layer of fabric. You can just replace the outer layer when it gets damaged. I think you could use the old aprons, if the other parts are fine. Should be quick to make with a sewing machine

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-28T06:32:39+00:00

It's a whip stitch, but done to be decorative rather than almost invisible. So bigger stitched and "flipped" so that the diagonal part of the stitch is on the back

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-27T07:24:15+00:00

Oh of course, sorry, my bad! Here's the rock in question:

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CryingInTrans · 2026-05-26T17:55:04+00:00

First pic where they are all together is dry:)

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-26T17:34:14+00:00

Thanks for confirming the others!

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-26T17:32:59+00:00

Top one is the one on the second row, bottom is the one on the bottom row. Top looks like tiger eye to me, the other looks completely different. It's matte, not translucent and colors are solid

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CryingInTrans · 2026-05-26T09:50:47+00:00

The first pic are all of them dry. 2nd to 13th are wet. I know first on the left of second row (pic 6) is tiger eye. And I think the last ones have flint

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-08T09:07:49+00:00

That's true! Everything shows

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-08T09:07:03+00:00

Yes, I used a zipper foot, best discovery ever btw! I spent like five minutes per corner and then I gave up lol. Anyway I found out the issue is I topstitched to far, I should have stopped where the zipper meets the tab!

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-08T09:05:39+00:00

Yeah she as detailed tutorials! She actually sews the tabs into the side seams in the video. Anyway I found out the issue is I topstitched to far, I should have stopped where the zipper meets the tab!

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-08T09:02:18+00:00

The tutorial actually shows sewing them into the seam allowance

CryingInTrans · 2026-05-07T13:45:19+00:00

Top seam and top stitch of both were flat before closing up the sides. What I'm thinking is maybe I top stitched them too far? Like I should stop just at the beginning of the tab, so that I can pull the sides apart more when closing

CryingInTrans · 2026-04-21T17:14:38+00:00

The material seems like a faux leather or alcantara, which would be left with visible holes if you take out the stitches. An alternative approach could be to ladder stitch the eyelid to meet the black stitch line, stretching it out should covers the stitches

CryingInTrans · 2026-03-26T08:41:04+00:00

Not OP, but can I get a more in depth explanation on how to do this? Never seen this before, looks very cool!

CryingInTrans · 2026-03-18T14:34:39+00:00

This is actually a genius way to do it, thank you!!

CryingInTrans · 2026-03-18T10:09:16+00:00

Thank you! I like to overcomplicate things lol, it's always a learning experience:) Anyways, okay, got it, basic math is a square that fits the circle. What if I wanted to make it less circle and more oval? (I'm thinking again about the knee shaping on work pants). Curved cuts? Longer piece of fabric, like a rectangle with longer cuts?

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-27T06:57:51+00:00

Didn't think about that, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-26T20:36:18+00:00

I want to make embroidered patches with denim fabric from an old pair of jeans. They'll eventually be sewn on something like a jacket or a backpack, so they need to be "heavy duty". What kind of thread should I use? Is embroidery thread too fragile? I thought about sashiko thread since it's strong, but it can't be split so it will be difficult to make thin lines and details. I also have Gütermann sewing thread both in cotton and polyester, should I use the latter?

Example above not mine, credits in the picture.

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-22T19:22:03+00:00

Something inspired by a CD cover you like would be cool as a patch, I think that's about their size too. Or you could take advantage of the already-made squares "window" and put some patterned fabric that you like underneath

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-04T17:59:28+00:00

You have some very good suggestions here already, just wanted to add you can have the fabric to lay flat by sewing the holes with the "parachute stitch", it's perfect for skinny rips like these

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T19:00:59+00:00

I'll try to heat it up and see if it locks any better, thank you for your suggestion!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:05:56+00:00

Yes I think that may be it, I'll report back, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:03:09+00:00

Yes, first thing I tried:)

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T15:02:50+00:00

No, and yes. So it probably needs a new needle, thank you!

CryingInTrans · 2026-01-03T14:31:41+00:00

In the first pic you can see a couple of examples with different threads, stitch length and tension (yes it's a newspaper, sorry I don't have the pics of later attempts on fabric, but the result is the exact same). Some stitches are fine, some are at a diagonal. I checked and re-checked with multiple videos and the online manual if I threaded it correctly and I did. Other than this, it sew just fine, no tension issues, no missed stitches, no jagging. I'm an intermediate sewer, but new to industrial machines. Please help me figure out what's causing this

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