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How To Fix A Hole In A Sweater Sleeve

When your favorite sweater has a hole

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-fix-a-hole-in-a-sweater-sleeve • Posted by campaspe

How to repare your favorite sweater

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 10

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

How to repare your favorite sweater

Instructions

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    For best results choose a fabric that does not fray Reduce the pattern if necessary to match the size of the hole Transfer the pattern to the fabric

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    Put the cardboard in the sleeve of the sweater to avoid taking up the two layers of sweater when sewing

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    Apply the piece to the sleeve and pin it in place. Sew it with a double thread and small forward stitches, 5 mm from the edge. Note: if the wool of the sweater is not too fragile, it is possible to glue the piece with textile glue

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    Overlap the second sleeve so as to adjust the piece symmetrically and sew it on the sleeve