Clothes tend to tear and wear out over time. Sometimes various troubles are included with it, for example, it is torn or rubbed. But in most cases, this is not a reason to throw the thing away. Almost any nuisance can be repaired at home.
Instructions
Step 1
Sew up a hole if it suddenly forms on your clothes. Close the hole with neat stitches, try not to see your work. If it was not possible to quietly remove the breakthrough in this way, apply a patch. Today, it is the decorative overlay fabric that will look interesting. It is better to sew up socks, and put patches, for example, on jeans.
Step 2
Replace the zipper or repair it if the cause of the breakage is in the zipper. You can replace the movable part of the zipper or the entire zipper, depending on the type of problem. It is necessary to sew a zipper on a typewriter, pulling it as much as possible so that no folds form. Such repairs can be entrusted to the master, he will help to select the necessary parts.
Step 3
Make an applique at the place where repairs are needed. For example, if a sweater or dress was burnt. Find a drawing that matches the style and color. More often, this type of repair is suitable for children's clothing. For adults, if the damage to the tissue is small, a brooch can be used; if the collar is damaged - a scarf or a beautifully tied shawl.
Step 4
Dye the clothes if the problem of the need for repair is in color. It happens that the thing has shed or was doused with non-washable paint. Choose a color that can correct the situation as much as possible, i.e. darker than the fabric itself or the stain. First, try dyeing a piece of similar fabric to see what happens. And then start painting the whole thing. Follow the paint instructions carefully so as not to completely ruin the item.
Step 5
Replace clothing parts if you cannot repair in other ways. For example, the cuffs of a fur coat or the sleeves of your favorite jacket can be completely replaced. To do this, find the desired fabric, make a pattern for the required part, and then sew it in place of the old one.
Step 6
Contact a workshop for repairs. Most types of repairs can be entrusted to professionals. They will correctly assess the damage and suggest the best repair option. Also, the atelier will have a large selection of fabrics that can be used for patches or part replacement.
