I reworked all the corners, but one in particular was the worst. The binding underneath was so frayed I had to cut it, which left it a bit too short. I made up the difference with a little darning. The edge has also worn through, so I wrapped it in little stitches to protect it.

The before is actually a different corner, btw, I didn’t photograph them all, but they were in a similar state.

I never knitted and I don’t even have supplies what’s my option is there a way to do with normal threading and sewing or I need to knitt it?

I just thrifted this super cute dress. But I got home and realized after looking at it more closely how many little strings/fraying pieces it has. There seems to only be fraying in the silk cover. Would fray sealant be something I could try?

I’m pretty sure the top layer is 100% silk and the slip dress under is 100% polyester.

This is my third speedweave and my first attempt at matching a fabric. Feeling pretty good! Now I just gotta make a couple tassels…

does any of you lovely people know of a way to fix a snagged thread? (weft wool/elastane)

First two pictures are of the right pocket, of the opening I had torn, and the last is of the left intact pocket.

Hi! I have a t-shirt that is very sentimental to me. It was given to me by someone close that I have no contact with right now. In the past when I had absolutely no experience in sewing/patching/embroidery I just sew on a patch on the inside of this hole and called it a day. Right now I'm thinking about taking it off and actually trying to recreate the pattern as accurately as I can I've done visible mending in the past but with this one I really want to keep the pattern accurate. I found floss with almost identical shades but I don't know If I should go with simply embroidery over the patch or if there's another, better way to recreate the fabric I don't care how long it's gonna take; time is not a limit here I just want to make sure it's done well

There is a very very small hole in this dress, and the edges of the hole show some white fibers from where I assume the pattern colors weren’t printed on. Tag says 100% silk - can I mend this? I have some experience sewing and mending but not darning, what’s my best option?

I dry cleaned my favorite wool coat (with decorative faux leather buckles around the wrists and neck) the first time at home, and the decorative started to come off a bit. I then brought it to a professional cleaner (probably not the best location) and now the faux leather has completely come off. Is there any way to replace them with perhaps real leather trim (or another kind of material that can help keep this coat's unique style)? Thanks!

First photo shows the problem, second shows the back which is not affected.

I don't know if this counts as mending since nothing is torn but got this 2nd hand and wondered if anyone knows what could be tried to fix it. The tulle(?) has started to curl in places.

The care instructions say machine wash cold delicate with like colors, no bleach , line dry only. 100% polyester exclusive of trim.

It's for a kid under 2.

If this is not the right sub, please lmk ty!

Just been hand sewing away 🤪

This is a vintage strawberry shortcake shirt. Is this fixable?

i splurged and got myself the new doc marten dunnet sandals and after about a day the stitching on one of them broke 🥲 i messaged dr marten customer support but because i got them from freepeople they said they cant help me (would have felt wasteful getting a whole new shoe anyways). i’m just not sure how to fix this since its just one little spot, any help or suggestions are very appreciated!!

Hi! I just want to see if this can be fixed before I decide to keep the dress! I’ve also included an overall photo of the dress and both the shell and lining are 100% polyester.

Hi! I quite love this mini backpack, but the straps are certainly not made for any sort of regular use. They're coated in some kind of plastic-ish material that gives the color, and it's flaking off. I'm assuming I have to strip it down and recoat it, but...how?

I'd love if I can get a close match somehow to keep the gold look, but I'm open to visible mending too. Just figured I'd pop here first!

Hello all! Moderately skilled sewist here. I'm looking to fix the elbow on my old, old denim jacket (bought pre Y2K) and my daughter's favorite tulle skirt. Please let me know where to get started on these, or if they will be better handled with visible mending procedures (patches, embroidery, etc). Thanks!

I recently bought a really nice cashmere blanket and discovered a tiny hole pictured here (more pics if you click the link) and I could really use some advice for how to mend it. My main goal is to try to fix the hole/prevent it from getting any bigger in the least noticeable way possible, I really want to keep it looking nice.

It’s some sort of double layered knit which I’m hoping will help minimize the amount of stitching that needs to be done. I’m willing to buy a ball of matching cashmere (or another similar look/texture) yarn to make it feel and look more seamless. Additionally, I do have some experience with knitting so a knitted patch or something is something I’d be capable of if that helps??

If anyone has any advice or tips for how to fix this hole I would be so grateful!

From burn. Material is really thin

I cross posted this on r/findfashion the odds of me finding a replacement are slim to none given how old the sweater it. The edge of the sweater got caught in the rubber seal on my washer and it tore the side of it to shreds. I'm not completely inexperienced at sowing but am not very familiar with sowing knit materials like this. This sweater means so so much to me and I am desperate for a way to mend it. Thank you.

My 5 year old never had a lovey until Christmas 2023, at which point this gift became immediately adopted as a lovey and slept with every night (you can see what it originally looked like in the last picture).

Our problem is from the worn spot that just developed in pictures 2 & 3. I have plenty of ideas for visible mending, but my 5 year old is determined that her stuffy is broken and can only be fixed by looking approximately identical to before. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could replicate the worn fur look?

It may just be a "what will be, will be" life event, but I wanted to contact a broader creative community before I threw in the towel. Thank you!

this jacket is my best friend and I want to help her correctly! I've mended a few holes in shirts and pants before, but I'm unsure of what approach would be best in this situation. I'd like to maintain her initial look as much as I can. just wanted to know what others might do - thank you for reading 🫶

Was falling off so I tacked it back on. Of course the me read thread shows inside but outside is what matters here! Having basic colors of thread other than black and white is so nice for mending.