Some sewing / mending projects with brief notes
Part one: handle cover for a hot water kettle (previously had kind of straw wrap cover which was burning out)
Now, brocade edging (used for tatami mats’ edging I think) with a sort of blanket stitch with sturdy waxed twine/thread
Update: looked super cute but fabris included synthetic which melted and so now is removed
Part two: a pair of #Uniqlo jeans, surprisingly lasted since *at least* 2016 Now repaired sashiko-esque style with repurposed kimono/OB cloth & embroidery floss {2 views}
Update: awesome! The fabric is very thick and a bit inflexible at first and is definitely stronger than the rest of the jeans but that’s how it goes, eventually the scraps and the patches become the clothes if you know what I mean
Part three: similar to part two, #Uniqlo jeans, – previously repaired, but with some parts using iron on tape :(
Now fully sewn, again with some kimono/obi & other repurposed cloth with embroidery floss, reinforced as needed {w/ detail view}
Update: they were good before but fantastic now, note to self and others: skip the iron on tape and do the work with the stitches. Note the “x-cross” to reinforce where the big hole exists, now reinforced
Part four: a wool zip-up cardigan sweater (really my favorite kind of garment) which made a delicious snack for some moths resulting in many small holes
Tried a variety of techniques to patch // It’s not “pretty” but functional + #Cascadia badge
Update: Photos above don’t really represent accurately, and will still get a little bit more work… maybe.
This is an opportunity for me to use “darning” techniques so I purchased a wooden mushroom which provides a work surface and then you basically sew a warp and weft (is that the weaving terms?) and more less weave a bit of cloth to repair the whole properly.
{funny thing is, the sweater is a bit small for me and big for wife but still, worthy}
{below are views of many small tricky holes}
Part five: a “Dave” name-badge patch previously ironed on to my ranger jacket (from Commander Magnum) but now sturdily attached with waxed thread and a whip stitch
PS next Cascadia flag patch needs properly attached – again was ironed on but just not sturdy enough for my purposes
I’ve also got some shoe maintenance and repair projects on the go if you’re curious, mostly cleaning and protecting suede.
Plus a couple more sweaters – including this fantastic blue Saskatchewan curling gem (featured in my Pecha Kucha All-Star talk, no big deal) – and a Hudson Bay five point wool blanket – which the rabbit found delectable – to repair.
After that I’ll move onto knife repair.
What do you have on your “improving the campsite” list? Let’s share skills.
