The post details the author's journey in mending a jacket zipper and restoring a treadle machine's drawers. The jacket repair involved multiple attempts to find the right zipper and careful deconstruction and reconstruction steps. The machine drawer restoration included a failed attempt with glue and a successful repair with a coping saw and hide glue, resulting in both drawers fitting.
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Workbasket #80
The Flower of the Month Embroidery Block project, a labor of love using old fabric, has been revived. The challenging process of stabilizing the thin, worn fabric was resolved by sewing it onto a new piece. Another project, the Light of Earendil Shrug, has made progress. Both projects hold sentimental value and showcase attention to detail.
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Make-Do & Mend #27
The post describes the alteration of a dress. Initially, snaps needed adjustment, but a hole was accidentally created. The white fabric was replaced with blue, and the collar and bow were modified. The final version, with better fit and finishing, was worn and enjoyed. Additionally, the repair of a reusable bag is briefly discussed, involving simple back stitching.
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Make-Do & Mend #25
DW's favorite mask broke, so it was opened to replace a broken part but failed. A replacement part was ordered but misplaced. After finding it, attempts to fix it failed, and now it will be sent to a professional. Elastic straps on Christmas gifts were replaced with difficulty, and an apron's neck strap was fixed using fabric glue and Velcro.
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Made-Do & Mend #24
The black turtleneck in my wardrobe had a small hole at the back. Despite the rough repair, it's not noticeable in real life, camouflaging dog hair well. Repairing it early prevented a larger issue. I use the zippered back to wash pairs of socks together, avoiding orphaned socks. I also fixed my yard boots to keep water and mud out, ensuring insoles stay in place.
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Make-Do & Mend #23
The writer fixed a laundry bag that kept falling into the metal basket by using leftover elastic. They opened the casing, fed the elastic through, and tied the ends together, making the bag stay in place. Additionally, the dogs' well-loved blanket was repaired, allowing them to enjoy snuggling with it again.
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Make-Do & Mend #22
The Taji 100 challenge led to increased running this month. During a run, a hole in a finger seam was noticed and fixed with Shoe-Goo to reduce waste. This practical repair allowed for continued use and saved a favored item from disposal. The experience prompts consideration of when and how to mend items.
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Make-Do & Mend #21
While folding laundry, I discovered a loose finished edge on a sleeve. I hand-sewed the cuff edge using a slightly stretched fabric, without a stretchy stitch machine. Although the stitches may appear loose, they should suffice for now. I may need to learn how to use the over-lock machine for future repairs.
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Make-Do & Mend #20
1. I do not like being cold, it hurts my joints. If it is cold, wet or windy I really have no desire to go running. Running in the cold isn't really a huge deal. In fact, when I run in the cold if feels pretty good once I warm up. The cold actually keeps… Continue reading Make-Do & Mend #20
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Make-Do & Mend #19
The co-worker's torn pocket and popped underarm seam were successfully repaired. The ongoing fixing of the sewing machine drawers involves a repetitive process of gluing and clamping, which is time-consuming. The Christmas crafting activities have delayed progress on other projects due to the required dry time for the glue.
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