,,,,,,,What's the problem?
* [[hole/tear/snag in the fabric]]
* [[pocket]]
* [[seam]]
* [[hem]]
* [[waistband]]
* [[fastener (zips, buttons etc)]]
* [[stain]]
* [[strap]]
* [[something else?|I need help!]]
***[[Toolbox]]is it a...?
* [[hole - fabric is missing|hole]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/7v1i6nnnmjjm3nl/holeknit.jpg?dl=1" alt="hole in knit fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/5bw3vj7lbgkh89c/holewoven.jpg?dl=1" alt="hole in woven fabric">
* [[tear - no (or little) fabric is missing|tear]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/b04glakgfpwe5j3/tearwoven.jpg?dl=1" alt="tear in woven fabric">
* [[snag or pull - no fabric is missing|snag or pull]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/5frx1kw7o10ktfx/snagknit.jpg?dl=1" alt="snag in knit fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/dc0s85fnu82olsj/snagwoven.jpg?dl=1" alt="snag in woven fabric">
(if: (history:) contains "Toolbox")[images (c) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvDdzD5pF3M; https://www.shutterstock.com/search/fabric+hole; https://www.hometalk.com/3496194/a-quick-way-to-fix-a-rip-in-a-curtain?expand_all_questions=1; https://thriftylittlemom.com/2014/01/10/diy-fashion-repair-secrets-from-retailors/; http://drycleaningtips.com/mens-garments/fabric-pulls-snags/]* [[fix pockets]]
or?
* [[add pockets]]
or??
** [[check pockets]]is the fabric torn, or just the stitches?
* [[torn fabric seam]]
* [[torn stitches|re-sew seam]]* [[fix hem]]
or?
* [[alter hem]]do you want to
[[fix waistband]]
or
[[alter waistband]]
?what kind of fastener is it?
* [[button/toggle]]
* [[zip]]
* [[popper/snap]]
* [[hook and eye|replace hook and eye]]
* [[velcro]]
* [[I need to add a new fastener]]do you want to try to
* [[remove the stain]]?
or
* [[cover it up|cover stain]]?[[fix strap]]
or
[[alter strap]]
?what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|fix pull in woven fabric]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/lh1tls7lweflemp/wovenloose.jpg?dl=1" alt="loose woven fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/owt323o26o71b6h/woventight.jpg?dl=1" alt="tight woven fabric">
* [[knitted|pull in knitted]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/z24zskcnxdnyyxo/knit.jpg?dl=1" alt="knit fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x6ap44m4t6n9txj/knitback.jpg?dl=1" alt="knit fabric purl side">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dn0e32konmhy9t/knitclose.jpg?dl=1" alt="close knit fabric">
not sure?
* try this link: (link: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")[(open-url: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")]
something else?
* [[lace or net]]
* [[velvet or other fabric with a pile]]
still not sure?
* [[I need help!]]
How big is the hole?
* [[Smaller than 5mm|small hole]]
* [[Bigger than 3cm|large hole]]
* [[Somewhere in between|medium hole]]
Don't have a ruler or tape measure? Just guess, it's finewhat type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|fix tear in woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|fix tear in knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")what's the problem?
* [[hole/tear in pockets]]
* [[pocket not big enough]]
* [[something else|I need help!]]
what type of pockets do you want to add?
consider:
* do you have matching fabric? do you care?
** [[in-seam pockets|add pockets - in-seam]] are slightly more hidden than the others
* what do you want to put in them?
** how big do they need to be? will it pull your garment down?
* how much time/skill do you have?
easy:
* [[patch pockets|add pockets - patch]]
intermediate:
* [[in-seam pockets|add pockets - in-seam]]
* [[cargo pockets|add pockets - cargo]]
expert:
* [[set-in flap pockets|add pockets - set-in flap]]
really difficult to add to an existing garment (so not covered here):
* set-in jetted/welted/slit pockets
* inset/slant (trouser-style) pockets
congratulations, you are a gamer nerd!
your pockets contain a needle, thread and a bunch of stuff to fix, get to it!
[[Back to start|Start]] (display: "go to toolbox")is there a run in the fabric, causing a hole?
* [[fix pull and hole in knitted fabric]]
* [[no|fix pull in knitted fabric]]title: I Need Help!
this is where i would have FAQS relevant to the problem you've got here from, and a contact form/links to social media so people could ask for help
If you have got here, please let me know in your evaluation survey, quoting the path below:
(if: (history:)'s length > 5)[(for: each _hist, ...(history:)'s 5thlasttolast)[> (link-goto:_hist) ]](else:)[(for: each _hist, ...(history:))[> (link-goto:_hist) ]]
FAQS:
0. How do I know what fabric it is?
0.0. Try these:
0.0.0. (link: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")[(open-url: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")]
0.0.0. (link: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2008/11/19/how-to-identify-knit-fabrics")[(open-url: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2008/11/19/how-to-identify-knit-fabrics")]
0.0.0. (link: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-JDMRTlNag")[(open-url: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-JDMRTlNag")]
0. I don't have a ruler or tape measure
0.0. Just guess, it's fine! Or ask a friend who has that page in their toolbox.
0. My problem isn't mentioned here
0.0. Contact us below to add a guide!
(if: (history:)'s length > 0)[Did that help?
Go (link-goto:"back to where you were", (history:)'s last)](display: "go to toolbox")How big is the hole?
* [[Smaller than 5mm|darn knitted fabric]]
* [[Bigger than 3cm|patch knitted fabric]]
* [[Somewhere in between|darn or patch knitted]]
Don't have a ruler or tape measure? Just guess, it's finefirst
(display: "fix pull in knitted fabric")
then
(display: "fix hole in knitted fabric") (set: $endpass to (passages: where its tags contains "end"))
(for: _pass where (history:) contains its name, ...$endpass)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name).
]
go back to [[Start]] what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|darn woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|darn knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|patch woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|patch knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|darn or patch woven]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|darn or patch knitted]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")Lace is a tricky one!
(if: (history:)'s last is "small hole" or (history:)'s last is "medium hole" or (history:)'s last is "tear")[[darn lace or net]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "medium hole" or (history:)'s last is "large hole" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric seam" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric hem")[[patch lace or net]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "snag or pull")[[fix pull in lace or net]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew seam")[[re-sew seam in lace or net]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew hem")[[re-sew hem in lace or net]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "I need to add a new fastener")[[add fastener to lace or net]]Leather is a tricky one!
(if: (history:)'s last is "small hole" or (history:)'s last is "medium hole")[[darn leather or faux leather/PVC]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "medium hole" or (history:)'s last is "large hole")[[patch leather or faux leather/PVC]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "tear" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric seam" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric hem")[[fix tear in leather or faux leather/PVC]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew seam")[[re-sew seam in leather]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew hem")[[re-sew hem in leather]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "I need to add a new fastener")[[add fastener to leather]]Piled fabrics are a tricky one!
(if: (history:)'s last is "small hole" or (history:)'s last is "medium hole")[[darn velvet or other piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "medium hole" or (history:)'s last is "large hole")[[patch velvet or other piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "snag or pull")[[fix pull in velvet or other piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "tear" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric seam" or (history:)'s last is "torn fabric hem")[[fix tear in velvet or other piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew seam")[[re-sew seam in piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "re-sew hem")[[re-sew hem in piled fabric]]
(if: (history:)'s last is "I need to add a new fastener")[[add fastener to piled fabric]]it's up to you - would you rather?
* [[patch woven fabric]] - add new fabric, either matching or contrasting
* [[darn woven fabric]] - make new fabric with thread and stitches, with or without reinforcement fabric behind it(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")There are a couple of different ways of darning knitted fabric, depending on a few things!
* Do you know how to crochet?
[[Yes|darn knitted fabric with crochet]]
[[No, but I'd like to learn|x resources learn to crochet]]
* Do you have access to equipment and materials for needlefelting?
[[Yes|darn knitted fabric with needlefelting]]
[[No, but I'd like to buy some|x resources needlefelting]]
* Are you reinforcing an area of fabric rather than fixing a hole?
[[Yes|darn knitted fabric Swiss-style]]
* If none of the above, the process is exactly the same as [[darn woven fabric]]
it's up to you - would you rather?
* [[patch knitted fabric]] - add new fabric, either matching or contrasting, best for close knit fabric
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1y9bxqubctbt925/patchknit.png?dl=1" alt="patching knit fabric">
* [[darn knitted fabric]] - make new fabric with thread/yarn and stitches, best for loose knit fabric/chunky yarn
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnpx4lbj7nc8o0k/darnknit.png?dl=1" alt="crocheted darning in knitted fabric">
(if: (history:) contains "Toolbox")[images (c) Mend it Better]Title: (print: (passage:)'s name)
Final content for (print: (passage:)'s name) will go here, looking something like this...
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/xcq4lf751uimr18/contentUI.png?dl=1" alt="user interface sketch">
*** for testers: make a note of this page's title and go to the survey here: (link: "https://forms.gle/Suwsr4W9JqUdEEbi7")[(open-url: "https://forms.gle/Suwsr4W9JqUdEEbi7")]
Add to [[Toolbox]]
Go back to [[Start]] (set: $todopass to (passages: where its tags contains "todo"))
number of pages to do: (print: $todopass's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$todopass)[* to do (link-goto: _pass's name).
](display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric seam")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew seam in lace or net")]
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric hem")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew hem in lace or net")](display: "go to toolbox")(set: $alpha1 to (a:"a","b","c","d","e","f","g","h","i","I","j"))
(set: $alpha2 to (a:"k","l","m","n","o","p","q","r"))
(set: $alpha3 to (a:"s","t","u","v","w","x","y","z"))
(set: $endpass to (passages: where its tags contains "end"))
(set: $reusepass to (passages: where its tags contains "reuse"))
number of pages in list: (print: $endpass's length)
number of pages to create: (print: $endpass's length - $reusepass's length)
(set: $endpass1 to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha1,...$endpass))
number of pages in a-j list: (print: $endpass1's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpass1)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name)]
(set: $endpass2 to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha2,...$endpass))
number of pages in k-r list: (print: $endpass2's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpass2)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name)]
(set: $endpass3 to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha3,...$endpass))
number of pages in s-z list: (print: $endpass3's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpass3)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name)]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")
not sure?
* try this link: (link: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")[(open-url: "https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2009/01/05/knits-wovens-whats-the-difference")]
something else?
* [[lace or net]]
* [[leather or faux leather/PVC]]
* [[velvet or other fabric with a pile]]
still not sure?
* [[I need help!]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/lh1tls7lweflemp/wovenloose.jpg?dl=1" alt="loose woven fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/owt323o26o71b6h/woventight.jpg?dl=1" alt="tight woven fabric">
(if: (history:) contains "Toolbox")[images (c) https://www.textileschool.com/227/woven-fabrics-and-types/; http://www.24prdesk.com/2020/04/woven-fabric-market-2020-by-company-type-and-application-forecast-to-2025/] <img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/z24zskcnxdnyyxo/knit.jpg?dl=1" alt="knit fabric">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x6ap44m4t6n9txj/knitback.jpg?dl=1" alt="knit fabric purl side">
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dn0e32konmhy9t/knitclose.jpg?dl=1" alt="close knit fabric">
(if: (history:) contains "Toolbox")[images (c) https://www.123rf.com/photo_17310414_woven-fabric-texture.html; https://sewguide.com/types-of-knit-fabric/; https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2008/11/19/how-to-identify-knit-fabrics] (display: "go to toolbox")
(if: (history:)'s last is "torn fabric seam")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew seam in woven fabric")]
(if: (history:)'s last is "torn fabric hem")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew hem in woven fabric")](display: "go to toolbox")
(if: (history:)'s last is "torn fabric seam")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew seam in knitted fabric")]
(if: (history:)'s last is "torn fabric hem")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew hem in knitted fabric")](display: "go to toolbox")
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric seam")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew seam in piled fabric")]
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric hem")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew hem in piled fabric")](display: "go to toolbox")
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric seam")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew seam in leather")]
(if: (history:) contains "torn fabric hem")[then: (link-goto: "re-sew hem in leather")](display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")what type of pockets do you need to replace?
easy:
* [[in-seam/side pocket|replace pockets - in-seam]]
* [[patch pocket|add pockets - patch]]
intermediate:
* [[cargo pocket|add pockets - cargo]]
* [[inset/slant (trouser-style) pocket|replace pockets inset]]
* [[set-in flap pocket|replace pockets - set-in flap]]
* [[set-in jetted/welted/slit pocket|replace pockets - slit]]
not sure? [[I need help!]] is the problem near the bottom of the pocket?
(link-reveal: "Yes")[(display: "pocketYestext")]
(link-reveal: "No")[(display: "pocketNotext")]
not sure? [[I need help!]] What type of pocket is it?
interior pockets: you can usually make the pocket bag bigger
* [[in-seam/side pocket|make pocket bag bigger]]
* [[inset/slant (trouser-style) pocket|make pocket bag bigger]]
* [[set-in flap pocket|make pocket bag bigger]]
* [[set-in jetted/welted/slit pocket|make pocket bag bigger]]
exterior pockets: you will need to replace them or add new ones:
* [[patch pocket|add pockets - patch]]
* [[cargo pocket|add pockets - cargo]]
not sure? [[I need help!]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|re-sew seam in woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|re-sew seam in knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help") - if it's an inside pocket, you can either
* [[sew a new seam|re-sew seam]] if you don't mind the pocket becoming smaller
* cut the hole/tear out and then [[make pocket bag bigger]]
Otherwise, you can either:
* [[patch or darn the hole or tear|hole/tear/snag in the fabric]]
* [[replace the pocket|replace pocket]]- you could either:
* [[patch or darn the hole or tear|hole/tear/snag in the fabric]]
* [[replace the pocket|replace pocket]] how big is the tear or hole, and whereabouts is it?
can the seam be taken in, around the tear, or will that unfavourably affect the fit of the garment?
* [[Yes it can be taken in|take in seam]]
If not, is the fabric:
* [[woven|fix tear in woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|fix tear in knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")Are you removing quite a lot of fabric? you may want to
* trim the excess fabric, leaving a seam allowance,
* treat the edges to [[avoid fraying]]
Otherwise, taking in a seam is just a case of
* measuring where you want the new seam to be,
* pinning it or hand sewing some running stitches to keep it in place and
* then: [[re-sew seam]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")* [[fix seam]]
or?
* [[alter seam]]do you need to:
* [[take it in - make the garment smaller|take in seam]]
* [[let it out - make the garment bigger|let out seam]]does the fabric have a big enough seam allowance to give you the extra measurement you need?
* [[Yes|let out seam allowance]]
* [[No|add a panel]]Letting out a seam or hem is just a case of
* [[unpicking]] the existing seam or hem,
* ironing the fabric flat,
* measuring where you want the new seam or hem to be, pinning it or hand sewing some running stitches to keep it in place
* then: [[re-sew seam]] or [[re-sew hem]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")is the fabric torn, or just the stitches?
* [[torn fabric hem]]
* [[torn stitches|re-sew hem]]do you need to:
* [[take it up - make the garment shorter|take up hem]]
* [[let it out - make the garment longer|let out hem]]what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|re-sew hem in woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|re-sew hem in knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")how big is the tear or hole, and whereabouts is it?
can the hem be taken up, around the tear, or will that unfavourably affect the fit of the garment?
* [[Yes it can be taken up|take up hem]]
or depending on the size,
* could you [[cover hem with some trim or binding]]?
* can you [[take it up|take up hem]] and then [[add a panel]]?
If not, is the fabric:
* [[woven|fix tear in woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|fix tear in knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")Are you removing quite a lot of fabric? you may want to
* cut the excess fabric, leaving a seam allowance,
* treat the edges to [[avoid fraying]],
either at the end, or between measuring and pinning
Otherwise, taking up a hem is just a case of
* measuring where you want the new hem to be,
* pinning it or hand sewing some running stitches to keep it in place
* ironing it flat
* and then: [[re-sew hem]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")is your hem:
* [[top stitched|sew hem top stitched]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x6e6ybesn4fy54x/topstitchhem.png?dl=1" alt="top stitched hem">
* [[blind stitched|sew hem blind stitched]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/efeznu7di4wurle/blindhem.png?dl=1" alt="blind stitched hem">
* [[overlocked|sew hem overlocked]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/96yjqxnm9ulr129/overlockedhem.png?dl=1" alt="overlocked hem">
* [[bias tape|sew hem bias]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/3dopcjf5caifrlz/biashem.png?dl=1" alt="bias tape hem">
not sure? something else? [[I need help!]]
images from: https://blog.treasurie.com/how-to-sew-a-hem-5-eays/(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")does the fabric have a big enough seam allowance to give you the extra measurement you need?
* [[Yes|let out seam allowance]]
* [[No|add a panel]](display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")what's the problem?
* something to do with the [[fastener (zips, buttons etc)]]
* [[stitching has come loose or torn|fix seam]]
* [[the end of the drawstring (or the whole thing) has gotten lost|replace drawstring]]
* the [[drawstring hole is torn/frayed|fix buttonhole]]
* [[fix or replace belt loop]]
something else? [[I need help!]] do you need to:
* [[take it in - make the garment smaller|take in waistband]]
* [[let it out - make the garment bigger|let out waistband]]what kind of waistband is it?
if it's
* drawstring
* elasticated - elastic encased inside a gathered fabric casing
you'll want to [[re-sew encased waistband]]
or if it's one of the below
* woven - usually with a button or zip
* partly woven, partly elasticated
* stretch fabric or plain elastic
you'll want to [[re-sew one of the side seams|re-sew seam in woven fabric]], or if you haven't got a seam already, make a dart (a small triangle of fabric)
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/dgemv7laqrbkd5q/dart.png?dl=1" alt="dart in fabric">
Even if it's stretch fabric/elastic, treat it as woven, as you won't want the seam to be stretchy.
something else? [[I need help!]]
img: https://blog.colettehq.com/tutorials/tutorial-sewing-dartswhat kind of waistband is it?
if it's
* drawstring
* elasticated - elastic encased inside a gathered fabric casing
* partly woven, partly elasticated
you might be able to get away with [[extending the string or elastic in an encased waistband|extending encased waistband]]
if it's a button fastener, and you only need a bit more space, can you [[move the button|re-sew a button]]?
but if there's not enough fabric there for either of the above, or if it's one of the types below
* woven - usually with a button or zip
* stretch fabric or plain elastic
you'll need to [[let out a seam|let out seam]] or [[add a panel]]
something else? [[I need help!]] if it's drawstring, tie it tighter! but if it's elasticated, and/or you need to remove a lot of excess fabric...
(display: "go to toolbox")first look at [[re-sew encased waistband]] to [[unpick|unpicking]] the waistband. then try adding a piece to the drawstring or the elastic, and re-sewing it up again.
if it doesn't work you'll need to [[let out seam]] or [[add a panel]]
(display: "go to toolbox")
(display: "go to toolbox")do you still have the drawstring?
* Yes, it's still partially in the garment - pull it all the way out but hold onto it
* No - get one, or [[make a new drawstring]]
then
(display: "go to toolbox")
is the belt loop still partially attached?
* Yes - [[fix belt loop]]
* No - [[replace belt loop]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")do you still have the belt loop?
* Yes - yay!
* No - [[make a new belt loop]]
then
(display: "go to toolbox")decision tree of common stain removal tips goes here (not my area of expertise!)
at the end, it will ask
* has it worked?
** yes - yay!
** no - try to [[cover stain]]
(display: "go to toolbox")How big is the stain?
* [[Smaller than 2cm|cover small stain]]
* [[Bigger than 5cm|large stain]]
* [[Somewhere in between|medium stain]]
Don't have a ruler or tape measure? Just guess, it's finewould you like to use:
* embroidery
* visible darning
* paint, dye or bleach
* stick on embellishments
to - do - not my area of expertise!
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")you could either
* [[patch the stain]]
* [[dye the whole garment]]
* [[bleach the whole garment]]
you could
* [[patch the stain]]
or
* [[cover it up|cover small stain]]what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|patch woven fabric]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|patch knitted fabric]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")has the strap
* [[snapped or torn along its length|strap replace]]
* [[torn away from where it's attached to the rest of the thing|strap re-sew]]
?is the strap
* [[too short|strap replace]]
* [[too long|strap re-sew]]
?(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")do you need to
* [[replace a button or toggle|button]]
* [[fix buttonhole]]
* [[fix toggle loop]]
?what's the problem?
* [[zip is stuck]]
* [[teeth have broken or are missing|zip is broken]]
* [[the tab/slider/zip pull is broken or missing|zip pull needs replacing]]
* [[zip separates]]
If you've tried all the above or you're not sure:
* [[replace zip]]is the popper or snap...?
* [[decorative - you can see it from both sides of the fabric|replace a decorative popper]]
or
* [[invisible/sew-on - it attaches to the inside of the fabric|re-sew an invisible popper]] has the velcro...?
* [[come away from the fabric|re-sew velcro]]
* [[worn down/lost stickiness|replace velcro]]
* [[fallen off completely|replace velcro]]
is the fabric where you want to put the button OK?
* if not - [[fix tear or hole first|hole/tear/snag in the fabric]]
* if so...
do you still have the button/toggle or a spare?
* [[Yes|buttonYes]]
* [[No|buttonNo]](display: "go to toolbox")is there another button on the garment you can match a new one to?
* Yes - [[get a new button|x resources buttons]] and then use [[re-sew a button|buttonYes]] to re-sew your button
* [[No|buttonNoNo]]
is it a toggle?
* [[Yes|re-sew a toggle/button thread shank]]
* [[No|buttonYesNo]]
(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")if it's a button, does the button have a shank (rather than being flat)?
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ow64tvu30tfeane/buttonshank.jpg?dl=1" alt="button with a shank">
* [[Yes|re-sew a shanked button]]
* [[No|buttonYesNoNo]]
How bulky is the fabric of the buttonhole?
* [[thin|re-sew a button]]
* [[thick|re-sew a toggle/button thread shank]]if it's a button, does the button have a shank (rather than being flat)?
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ow64tvu30tfeane/buttonshank.jpg?dl=1" alt="button with a shank">
(display: "go to toolbox")does it attach to a
* toggle loop - [[get a toggle|x resources buttons]]
then go to [[re-sew a toggle/button thread shank]]
or a
* [[button hole|buttonNoNobutton]]
How bulky is the fabric of the buttonhole?
* thin - [[get a flat button|x resources buttons]] and then [[re-sew a button]]
* thick - [[get a shanked button|x resources buttons]] and then [[re-sew a shanked button]](display: "go to toolbox")what type of fabric is it?
* [[woven|add fastener simple]]
(display: "woven fabric images")
* [[knitted|add fastener simple]]
(display: "knitted fabric images")
(display: "fabric type help")
(set: $alpha1 to (a:"a","b","c","d","e","f","g","h","i","j","k","l","m"))
(set: $endpass to (passages: where its tags contains "end"))
number of pages in list: (print: $endpass's length)
(set: $endpassfix to (find: _pass where _pass's name contains "fix",...$endpass))
number of pages in fix list: (print: $endpassfix's length)
(set: $endpassam to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha1,...$endpass))
number of pages in a-m list: (print: $endpassam's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpassam)[* go to (print: _pass's name)]
(set: $alpha1 to (a:"a","b","c","d","e","f","g","h","i","j","k","l","m"))
(set: $alpha2 to (a:"n","o","p","q","r","s","t","u","v","w","x","y","z"))
(set: $endpass to (passages: where its tags contains "end"))
(set: $reusepass to (passages: where its tags contains "reuse"))
number of pages in list: (print: $endpass's length)
number of pages to create: (print: $endpass's length - $reusepass's length)
(set: $endpassam to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha1,...$endpass))
number of pages in a-m list: (print: $endpassam's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpassam)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name)]
(set: $endpassnz to (find: _pass where _pass's name's 1st is in $alpha2,...$endpass))
number of pages in n-z list: (print: $endpassnz's length)
(for: each _pass, ...$endpassnz)[* go to (link-goto: _pass's name)]
(set: $endpassnot to (find: _pass where _pass not (is in $endpassam,...$endpass)))
number of pages in not list: (print: $endpassnot's length)
do you want the fastener to be visible?
If so, you could
* [[add a buttonhole]] and then [[add a new button|buttonNoNobutton]]
or
* [[replace a decorative popper]]
If not, you could
* [[re-sew an invisible popper]]
* [[replace hook and eye]](display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")
did this work?
If not - [[replace zip]] (display: "go to toolbox")
did this work?
If not - [[replace zip]] (display: "go to toolbox")
did this work?
If not - [[replace zip]] (display: "go to toolbox")
did this work?
If not - [[replace zip]] is the zip:
* [[visible (like on the left in the image)|zip replace visible]]
* [[invisible (like on the right in the image)|zip replace invisible]]
<img src="https://www.dropbox.com/s/mdil4g94o88xznr/zips.png?dl=1" alt="visible (left) and invisible (right) types of zip">
* [[double ended (like a jacket)|zip replace double ended]]
* [[concealed behind a fly (like on jeans)|zip replace concealed fly]]
(img from: https://www.homestoriesatoz.com/tips-2/how-to-zip-up-your-own-dress.html)(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")(display: "go to toolbox")