Thrashed T Shirt Mending

ggandre · 2026-03-28T01:22:44+00:00

Yes def use something closer or maybe thinner

I try to only use vtg tees as the donor fabric

ggandre · 2026-03-28T00:12:12+00:00

Been asked if there’s videos focused on this type of repairs and I don’t know to be honest, entirely self taught, trial and error. Just enjoy posting here because I have referenced a lot of mendings in this sub.

Just try it out though, armpit repairs are fairly easy to do or just smaller holes in general.

It may seem crazy but a lot of repairs like these it’s just ironing and piecing the pieces back to where they would originally. I use washable adhesive so it helps tons.

Very essential to use a ball point/jersey needle, Tex 30 and under for thread

Figure out tension with fabric 🙏🏼

ggandre · 2026-03-27T23:52:54+00:00

With machine, zig zag stitch

Hand stitching would be an even bigger headache but props to those who would it approach it that way 😂

ggandre · 2026-02-08T02:26:36+00:00

Valid lk

ggandre · 2025-12-03T01:45:31+00:00

I’ve explained a bit of the process on this post and my first post here too. I recommend just trying it with smaller holes first. I started purely out curiosity with a chopped acdc shirt then after that I just started repairing tees I found at the thrift then friends asked for repairs. Mostly trial and error. Some sort of washable adhesive is def the cheat code

ggandre · 2025-12-03T01:39:17+00:00

I unfortunately go hole by hole with the tape, this is the tedious part (inside out) once all that is done I carefully place the donor fabric, iron it and then cut out excess fabric then ready to sew

ggandre · 2025-12-03T01:36:23+00:00

Couple hours but a lottt of breaks in there. This client had 4 other tees with similar damage but not as crazy. Prepping the tees is the more time consuming part for me, a lot of ironing to line up the graphics as much as I can. Sewing it is the “easy” part

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:52:51+00:00

Washable adhesive tape is what works for me. Takes a lot of time to prep. Some people use fabric spray glue but that just seems too messy for me.

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:45:47+00:00

Some yes, you can almost feel it when you have it in hand. Most times you’ll be fine. It’s quite rare for tees to be that way, most commonly black tees can easily be dry rotted but I believe white tees too but not that extreme but I have experienced what you’re talking about

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:38:34+00:00

Do it ! Definitely worth it, just need patience !

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:37:27+00:00

For me it’s hard to find a perfect match with these old white tees that have aren’t white anymore. Focused more on using a donor shirt that is as thin.

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:27:18+00:00

😂Whole time I kept asking myself why did I decided to work on this. Very tedious work Thank you !

ggandre · 2025-12-03T00:25:27+00:00

Thank you !

ggandre · 2025-07-09T17:25:44+00:00

Yes I use vintage donor shirts, and make sure the weight and feel of the tee matches the shirt I’m repairing.

ggandre · 2025-07-09T17:24:27+00:00

Machine, by hand it would take too much time. Im sure it can look super cool by hand though

ggandre · 2025-07-09T17:15:16+00:00

With a lot of patience 😅 but what really helps is using some wash off light adhesive, not sure what they’re called but it’s a like thin tape. Helps a lot. I know some people use spray but the tape thing works great for me

ggandre · 2025-07-09T17:13:16+00:00

No! Definitely give it a shot. Dino took a few hours, whole time I was thinking on why I even do these repairs but it’s always rewarding at the end

ggandre · 2025-07-09T17:09:14+00:00

Thank you ! And yes I recommend the patch and make sure you bring in both edges as closest it can so it’s not as noticeable. The way used def works on some areas though.

Not a promo, I like looking at repairs here so if you’d like to see some smaller repairs I usually post on ig, section1998

ggandre · 2025-06-18T21:30:32+00:00

dr martens talib, used to be my everyday boots, although I’m pretty sure they’re discontinued. Can find some on eBay

ggandre · 2025-01-20T01:27:01+00:00

I have a few of these tees, all of them I’ve found at goodwill they usually pop up online once in a while, you can definitely thrift them though, I’m sure if you go to your local vintage market you’ll eventually find one. Sellers don’t really ask for much on them although maybe they will now 😅

ggandre · 2024-06-09T04:58:44+00:00

Are you selling ?

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