RE: https://mathstodon.xyz/@gwenbeads/116415723667214889
What a great hand stitched neckline technique for jersey t-shirts!
The other one shared in the comments is also very interesting.
Thanks @gwenbeads for sharing it in details!
#sewing #handsewing
I found a new way to bind an edge on cotton jersey with hand stitching. The challenge is to find something that is easy to do, won’t stretch over time, and won’t curl. I think this one passes.
This binding is not fast to do because it takes several passes of pinning and sewing, but none of them are particularly challenging to do. It finishes at 3/4” (19mm), so it doesn’t look too dainty for a man’s shirt. I’m repeating it on all the hems of the shirt I’m currently sewing.
1. Fold hem to outside 7/16”. Pin. Baste.
2. Cut strip of jersey 1.25” wide, crosswise. Stretch to curl.
3. Pin strip down its center, centered over fold.
4. Whipstitch center (black thread).
5. Uncurl bottom edge and whipstitch (brown thread).
My newest #Samue jacket is ready to wear. The switched front flaps are due to my one-year inability to use my left arm. I need that front pocket on my right side. When I am well again, I will redo the tie structure and pocket placement for normal Japanese wear.
Wool with cotton lining and cottoline #embroidery #handsewing
After several years of contemplating, I’ve finally altered my Patagonia jacket’s sleeves (which were too long and annoying) to fit me perfectly. The hardest part was undoing and removing the binding tape cloth from the sleeves. Now I will love wearing this well-loved jacket even more!
Repair time!
The magnetic clasp on my daughter's bag started to tear through, because it was only anchored on one side to a _very_ thin layer of fabric, so it's time for some embarrassingly over-sewed mending!
#diy #visiblemending #mend #sewing #handsewing
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I've replaced the damaged section of the casing, but only minimal effort to beautify the rough outer edge. The goal here was to make it functional. Although if I had any tape like the rest of the seat back is finished with I might be tempted to do that, too 😂
Not Kona (a cat) this time! A porcupine spent the winter in our kayak and for some reason decided to snack on the seat back cover.
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