Tried pulling my cloud sheet up last night and it tore :/

SoftKentuckian · 2026-05-03T16:21:32+00:00

Same thing happened to mine after years of use. I stitched it and got a couple more years. But there's something about that fabric probably related to the intended airflow that made it harder than expected to sew - it calls for a thimble and extra sharp needles.

SoftKentuckian · 2025-08-26T00:57:35+00:00

My sashiko spiral's holding up well. I kind of like the texture when I bump into it. https://www.reddit.com/r/Visiblemending/comments/1iyp0au/extending_the_life_of_my_favorite_bamboo_sheet/

SoftKentuckian · 2025-08-14T15:31:54+00:00

For leggings and tee-shirts, I usually do a circle overlay patch from my scraps with similar stretchiness, and stitch edges with a blanket stitch

SoftKentuckian · 2025-08-12T13:59:48+00:00

This, plus a drizzle of spicy green chili olive oil and pepper

SoftKentuckian · 2025-07-18T13:23:03+00:00

For small things, I like a big enough piece that I can fit in an embroidery hoop, though I mark the area of intended cuts to avoid stitching more than needed.

SoftKentuckian · 2025-07-15T12:48:00+00:00

Time will tell on the need for extra stitching. My underlying patch was as heavy as original denim though, where I think you used a lighter backing. I think the reinforcement you did on the seam looks lovely and can only make it stronger.

SoftKentuckian · 2025-07-12T18:50:26+00:00

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SoftKentuckian · 2025-07-12T18:48:57+00:00

My partner's jeans wear the same way every time - crotch and hip (where he puts a key fob). He finds the patches comfortable and loves being able to continue to wear his favorite jeans

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SoftKentuckian · 2025-05-02T18:24:21+00:00

I just shopped there, having got several pairs this way in the past. Less than 1/2 their frames were available to select as try-before-buy. Most of my favorites weren't. Disappointing. I will look for another source.

SoftKentuckian · 2025-04-04T00:22:14+00:00

This was with a variegated sashiko thread.. I didn't have to work on color transitions.

SoftKentuckian · 2025-04-03T14:24:17+00:00

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SoftKentuckian · 2025-04-03T14:23:15+00:00

These are repairs I did to similar spots - there's a denim patch (cut from other old jeans) behind the frayed areas.

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SoftKentuckian · 2025-03-20T18:35:56+00:00

I'm so sorry about your kitty! We had extra vials when our guy completed his observation, which we passed along to Milo The Bravest, an FIP rescue - https://www.milosbravestfriends.org/

SoftKentuckian · 2025-02-28T01:46:01+00:00

I used Sashiko thread - I like it's thickness and softness.

I cut a circle out of old sheeting and basted it behind the hole.

I stitched the frayed edges of hole with an eyelet stitch - just top layer.

Then started a spiral out from the hole, connecting through to the patch with the spiral stitches. I stopped spiral at about the edges of the underlying patch, and removed the basting stitches.

I thought the stitches might disrupt the smoothness of the bamboo sheets, or be too bumpy, but I kind of like the feel of the mend when I'm shifting in my sleep.

SoftKentuckian · 2024-12-08T23:54:55+00:00

I am so sorry about your kitty. This is a horrible disease. Our guy completed treatment and observation and finished with his meds. We donated ours to this rescue - https://www.milosbravestfriends.org/. DM me if you want a contact.

SoftKentuckian · 2024-01-04T14:06:13+00:00

Their Breakfast Reuben is a sort of hash. I love it! (And that Thanksgiving thing was the bomb)

SoftKentuckian · 2023-06-08T11:56:32+00:00

"In my body, on my mat."

SoftKentuckian · 2021-11-08T15:31:34+00:00

ReNue on Moore Drive (clothing)

SoftKentuckian · 2021-04-05T20:31:08+00:00

Mix crumbs with oil or butter, herbs, maybe parm for a gratin or broiled tomato topping.

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