I have this fabulous brocade jacked that the elbow just sort of shredded out on. I don't actually know how to fix it. I just have to put a bloody patch on it don't I?
um, I am not a clothing repair expert, but I have seen some of this sort of repair done at my workplace, from a distance.
I think that perhaps it might be possible for you to patch it from the inside. I dont know what kind of brocade it is, whether it's possible to patch from the inside and then carefully add some reinforcing stiches to cover up/blend in with the patched area.
I bet there's some info out there on the web, or maybe locally??
I agree with the previous comment, that it may be possible to repair it from the inside, or use stitchwork to fix the fabric. I'd also suggest making an identical repair premptively on the other elbow.
I'd call some seamstresses and tailors and ask about "invisible mending". It often isn't completely untraceable but it can be done well.
Usually it's weaving threads back through, like darning a sock. Also the inside-patch can be applied and small stitchwork done on top.
Unless you have done much sewing I'd consult a couple of pros and get a few different opinions. (And this from a girl who is starting her own tailoring business. Mending can be very very tricky to get right)
Best of luck,
Ekatarina, who also votes to reinfornce the other elbow at the same time.
Basically it's called "re-weaving" and consists of about what you think it sounds like it would. It's time consuming, and possibly expensive, but if it's a small area and the item is valuable it might be worth it to you.
I would suggest starting first with a tailor or seamstress you trust, and asking if they have any recommendations. If not, look for listings of people who specialize in (strangely) rug repair, as they will be able to send you in the right direction.
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Date: 2006-09-04 06:07 pm (UTC)I think that perhaps it might be possible for you to patch it from the inside. I dont know what kind of brocade it is, whether it's possible to patch from the inside and then carefully add some reinforcing stiches to cover up/blend in with the patched area.
I bet there's some info out there on the web, or maybe locally??
best of luck
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Date: 2006-09-04 07:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-09-05 12:26 am (UTC)Usually it's weaving threads back through, like darning a sock. Also the inside-patch can be applied and small stitchwork done on top.
Unless you have done much sewing I'd consult a couple of pros and get a few different opinions. (And this from a girl who is starting her own tailoring business. Mending can be very very tricky to get right)
Best of luck,
Ekatarina, who also votes to reinfornce the other elbow at the same time.
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Date: 2006-09-05 01:00 am (UTC)Basically it's called "re-weaving" and consists of about what you think it sounds like it would. It's time consuming, and possibly expensive, but if it's a small area and the item is valuable it might be worth it to you.
I would suggest starting first with a tailor or seamstress you trust, and asking if they have any recommendations. If not, look for listings of people who specialize in (strangely) rug repair, as they will be able to send you in the right direction.