How to sew up a hole in a jacket so that it is not visible? /vantazer.ru

Hand stitches are the basis of sewing. Even with modern technology, sometimes you can’t do without them. Today we will tell you how to make an invisible seam (also called a hidden seam). With its help, you can quietly sew up a hole, hem trousers, sew the edges of a product and perform a number of other operations.

How to seal a cut on a jacket or down jacket?

To revive a jacket or down jacket, you can turn to modern materials, with which it will not be difficult to hide the damage.
Haberdashery stores and departments sell special stickers, appliques and reflective tapes. They can be used to repair cuts or cigarette holes by attaching them to the fabric using a seamless method. You can make original patches yourself, showing a little imagination and ingenuity. If it is not possible to attach any sticker to the damaged area, it is recommended to seal the hole using a special composition for fabric. This method is most suitable for repairing damage in an inconspicuous area, where any decorative detail will seem awkward - under the sleeves, on the sides of the jacket, on the lower part of the sleeve.

Taking into account the material: polyester, polyamide (Bologna), natural fabrics

Is your bologna jacket torn? Bologna is essentially nylon treated with polymers with the addition of acrylic. This treatment makes bologna reliable protection against wind, frost and rain. However, sewing it up can be difficult; even experienced seamstresses are reluctant to take on it. It is better to use the glue method. There are two ways to repair it:

Purl patch. Turn the product inside out and treat the edges of the tear with acetone. After waiting 2-3 minutes, apply a fabric gluing agent (for example, Moment glue) to the edges, connect them and place a piece of fabric on top that matches the color and texture. After this, place the sealed area under the press for several hours.
Double patch. For this repair method, a piece of polyethylene of the appropriate color is used as an adhesive. It should be the same size as the damage itself. You need to turn the jacket inside out, connect the edges of the hole, then put polyethylene and the patch on top of them. Use a heated iron to walk over this area through gauze.

The same methods are suitable for repairing a jacket or down jacket made of polyester. Products made from natural fabrics can be sealed using a special product or sewn.

Types of fabric glue and instructions for their use

There are several types of glue for raincoat fabric. Almost all of them are suitable for sealing damage to bolognese jackets and down jackets made of polyester and other synthetic fabrics:

polyurethane - a substance that glues all types of fabrics;
rubber is a means with which you can create an elastic and durable seam;
polyvinyl acetate - a universal adhesive for textiles;
neoprene is a means that allows you to reliably fasten the parts of a textile product;
hot melt adhesive is a composition that requires a special device (glue gun) to use;
aerosol glue - a substance in the form of a liquid contained in a can under pressure;
polyvinyl chloride - a means for attaching various decorative elements made of glass, plastic, wood, etc. to textiles.

Adhesive tape will come to the rescue

A special adhesive tape or web will help to repair a synthetic fabric product with a hole in it. The product is a mesh of the finest adhesive fibers. Textile repair tape comes in different widths. It is often used for fixing decorative elements on down jackets, making ready-made appliqués, and imparting rigidity to certain areas of clothing.

When heated, the fibers of the web melt and connect the parts between which they are caught. Adhesive tape can be double-sided or single-sided. The second option is ideal for repairing a rip or other damage to your jacket.

Hard case

Unfortunately, holes form not only on sleeves and shelves, but also in any other places. And the edges are not always perfectly smooth. If you are unlucky enough to have a “torn wound” on your jacket, you will have to work hard. Buy adhesive interlining at a haberdashery store. The patch should be slightly larger than the hole. Trim the edges of the hole, being careful not to make it bigger. You just need to get rid of the fringe. Then place the interlining under the wrong side with an adhesive layer to the fabric and press it, trying to prevent bulges and wrinkles. Sometimes you can even baste a patch. Cover the hole on top with a piece of gauze and a sheet of thin paper. Iron the entire structure. Remove the gauze and paper. This method is not suitable for any fabric. It’s unlikely that cloth or drape can be sealed, but polyester can be sealed.

You can seal the hole without interlining. Find a piece of the same fabric that the jacket is made from. Cut out a rectangle and glue it on the wrong side with transparent “Moment”. Spread the edges of the hole as far as possible

If a jacket tears in a visible place, it seems that nothing can save it. But what to do if you don’t want to throw away your favorite thing? Don't despair and don't rush to part with her. In many cases, a torn jacket can be repaired, and you can even make sure no one notices the damage. Based on the location and size of the hole, you need to choose a repair method.

How to fix a hole in a jacket

When choosing a repair method, you need to take into account the structure of the fabric, as well as the location and type of damage. In many cases, you can correct the situation yourself without the experience and skills of a tailor. A few useful tips and sewing up holes in your clothes will be easy.

How to sew up a hole at the seam

The simplest damage is considered to be tissue rupture along the seam. For such breaks you will need threads that match the color and quality of the material. You can sew with a needle, or you can use a sewing machine.

The sequence of actions to quietly sew up a hole looks like this:

decide on the threads;
turn a thing inside out;
tear open the existing lining to gain access to the damage;
thread a needle or set up a sewing machine;
step back from the tear 2-3 cm along the seam and sew it up with an inconspicuous seam another 2 cm further than the end of the damage;
sew up the lining.

It is advised to work with the product carefully. You need to sew evenly by hand, each subsequent seam should be the beginning of the previous one. Using the machine method, you need to adjust the required step size.

To repair clothes, you need to use sharp scissors, a set of needles, and multi-colored threads of different thicknesses depending on the fabric of the jacket.

There is no need to rip out the lining if you mend the garment with a hidden seam. To do this, insert the needle from the inside of the fabric. Each new stitch should be parallel to the other. A stitch is made, tightened and secured with thread from the inside of the jacket.

Most often, with sudden movements of the hands, clothes are torn from the inside of the sleeve. Sewing a jacket along the seam under the arm is not difficult, and the appearance of the product does not suffer.

How to hide a hole under a zipper

If the seam on the jacket is intact and the damage is in the most visible place, you can first sew up the hole in the jacket and then decorate it with a zipper or rivets. It is advised to maintain symmetry and sew the zipper on the undamaged side. Such clothes will look like new. You need to choose the color and texture and take into account the style of the jacket.

Jacket repair

You can repair a leather jacket yourself if you are not afraid of damaging the product even more. It’s best to have time to work and a comfortable workplace

It is very important to take into account the availability of materials that are needed for restoration and obtain them in advance

Basic materials that may be needed and depend on the type of damage:

Leather glue.
Degreasing agent.
Brush.
Threads that match the color.
Needle.
Leather paint.
Materials for the patch.

Materials should be used depending on the situation, but it is better to prepare them in advance

It is very important to act carefully and do the work efficiently - this way there is a chance that the restoration will be successful and the jacket will last for a long period of time

Repairing rips and cuts

In order to get rid of a tear, it is best to turn the product inside out, rip the lining and find the cut. This area must be wiped with a special solution in order to degrease the skin.

Next, you should choose a piece of leather of the same color as the jacket material. Apply glue to the area around the tear and the cut patch. Place the tear on the leather jacket as close as possible and apply glue again. Then glue the patch to the tear site.

Important! The patch should be of such a size that it is a couple of centimeters larger than the tear in the jacket. After such a restoration procedure, you need to put the glued area under a press for at least a day.

Then all that remains is to sew up the lining and wipe the tear area on the outside of the product to get rid of traces of glue

After carrying out such a restoration procedure, you need to put the glued area under a press for at least a day. Then all that remains is to sew up the lining and wipe the tear area on the outside of the product to get rid of traces of glue.

How to repair a hole in a leather jacket

Sometimes it happens that any damage may not be noticed immediately. One of the most unpleasant are holes, which can greatly damage the product, as they tend to spread over larger areas.

The main thing is that if damage is detected, immediately seal it with a plaster to avoid permanent damage to the appearance of the jacket.

Ways to fix a hole:

One of the most radical methods of solving the problem of holes in the skin is stitching. This method cannot be avoided if the damage is quite extensive. You need to prepare threads of a suitable color, 2 patches (sew one of them on the outside of the product) and glue. Instead of a patch, you can use not too provocative decorative elements on the outside of the product.
The second way to deal with small holes is to glue them. To do this, you need to thoroughly coat the edges of the tear on the wrong side with glue and fold them together, pressing them firmly against each other. After 20 minutes you need to reapply the glue and glue the patch. Leave the product in this position for at least 24 hours under pressure.

In cases of large-scale tears in the leather in the jacket, it is better not to make independent attempts to restore the jacket, but to turn to professionals.

Elimination of abrasions, repair of collar

Orange peel. The damaged area should be rubbed with the outside of the peel - this can help get rid of minor abrasions.
"Liquid skin". It should be applied to the product according to the instructions on the packaging, having previously degreased the area of treatment. For best effect, apply the product twice.
Baby cream. It must be applied to the worn parts of the product and left until completely dry.
Dye. It should be applied in the same way as “liquid leather”, but the paint must be the same color as the jacket.

You can refresh your collar using baking soda. To do this, apply a small amount of it to a soft sponge and lightly rub the greasy area. Glycerin or paint can be used in the same way.

Important! It should be remembered that the correct selection of paint color is the key to success for the restoration of a product.

Hole on hand knitwear

A suitable repair method for knitted items is darning. How discreetly you can hide the loose loops depends on the size of the damage. Thus, a short hook with a torn or pulled out thread can easily be patched with a knitted seam, simply by gathering the loops together with a suitable thread.

If the thread breaks and the fabric unravels, the best option is to restore the torn thread in the top row (by tying the ends) or replace it with a new one, then arm yourself with knitting needles or a crochet hook and pick up the thread, re-knitting the section. Secure with a “crawfish step” or a simple overlock stitch.

How to remove a large tear if all or several threads are torn:

Use a needle-forward stitch around the tear. This way the fabric will not stretch during darning, and the thread can be pulled out afterwards.
Then, between the outer loops of each row of holes, stretch thin transverse threads as a base.
Perform the darning itself by wrapping loops around each warp thread from the top to the very bottom of the break. Next row, “braid” the hole with the same girths, but from the bottom up.

Specifics of the invisible seam

When studying this approach, it is necessary to note that, despite its existence, it remains practically invisible. Achieving a similar effect is possible as you acquire the necessary practice.

At the initial stages, it is important to use fabrics that have a pronounced texture in which the weaving threads are visible.

The most common options include linen and cotton varieties.

There are two main ways to create blind seams:

The classic type is formed on the wrong side and is indispensable when a high-quality hem is needed for the product. It is important to organize the sewing process so that there is no possibility of viewing stitches from the outside. At the same time, there should be differences in length between them, and when working on the outer fabric, a pair of threads is captured by the needle.
The formation of a seam on the visible side is permissible when connecting two parts, the edges of which are folded, and the thread is passed through the formed fold. With the right combination of thread and fabric, the seam becomes almost invisible. The stitches, regardless of their location, must be equal in length.

How to fix a hole in a jacket at the seam

If the jacket is torn at the seam, then we use the simplest method of repair. We are not making anything up; such a hole can be sewn up with thread and a needle. A seam rip can also be repaired using a sewing machine, but not many people have one.

What the repair process looks like:

Match the threads to the color of the jacket;
Turn the jacket inside out and place it on a flat surface;
If there is a lining, then open it, this will make it easier to work with the torn seam;
Thread the needle and carefully sew up the hole. Sew so that the new line becomes a continuation of the old one, and the seam is not much different from the factory one;
Sew up the lining and turn the jacket inside out.

If you don’t want to rip the lining, sew the jacket up with a hidden seam. You need:

Insert a needle from the wrong side of the fabric (so that the knot on the thread is not visible) and sew a hole on the front side with parallel stitches;
Maintain equal distance between stitches;
Once the hole is completely sewn up, fasten the thread and hide it inside the jacket;

Important! You can disguise a torn seam on a jacket using braid or reflective tape. During the decorating process, you can experiment with the color and length of the braid, as well as sewing methods

The braid can not only disguise a torn seam, but also make the jacket more original;
Reflective tape sewn along the entire length of the jacket will cover defects and make you more visible in the dark.

How to hide a hole under a zipper

This technique will help if the cut on the jacket is in a place where you can insert a zipper, thereby covering the damaged area.

Important! Be sure to insert the zipper on the other side, maintaining symmetry, so you get an original design. To make a torn jacket look like new, use decorative buttons or rivets instead of zippers

They usually sell a spare piece of fabric with the jacket, take it and close the slit, then punch it with snaps. So you get a kind of decorative element

To make a torn jacket look like new, use decorative buttons or rivets instead of zippers. They usually sell a spare piece of fabric with the jacket, take it and close the slit, then punch it with snaps. This way you will get a kind of decorative element.

How to decorate the damaged area?

In sewing stores you can easily find emblems, stickers, ribbons and other decorative elements of a wide variety of themes. But they have a significant drawback: they are not always appropriate. Such elements will look more harmonious on the chest and sleeves.

Decorative patch. Find a suitable patch and baste it to the jacket so that it covers the hole. Then all you have to do is topstitch it or sew it with a blind seam.
Leather or denim patches in the shape of geometric shapes will look harmonious and interesting on the jacket.
Thermal adhesive for fabric. To apply it, attach the sticker to the jacket, cover with cloth and iron. If such a sticker looks too lonely, you can stick another element of the same theme on the other side.
A cut or small hole in a child's or sports jacket can be sewn up using reflective tape. It is better to sew it not on one section, but around the sleeve or the entire jacket.
A straight hole can be decorated using a short zipper sewn along the cut line.

These methods will help not only solve the problem of a torn jacket, but also make the item more interesting and even exclusive.

Sometimes unpleasant situations happen when outerwear is damaged, so that holes form on the surface. It’s good if the defect is formed along the seam, but holes sometimes appear in the most inappropriate places - for example, on the back of a Bologna down jacket or on a sleeve. Such options can be fixed with a patch or mended, but there are other ways to eliminate troubles.

Suitable methods for other types of fabric

Methods for masking holes and defects depend on the type of jacket fabric. Duspo, taslan, leather, and taffeta are most often used for sewing outerwear. They have different densities and structures, so repair methods will differ in each specific case.

Features of repairing jackets made of different materials:

Leather. It is recommended to use thick fabric or pieces of leather to seal the holes. They are sewn on by machine or glued with rubber glue - Moment, Hvat, Special Glue.
Duspo. Mostly sports jackets are made from thick woven fabric. Therefore, patches with inscriptions that are glued or sewn on are ideal for sealing cuts.
Taslan. Dense material with grosgrain weave is frayed, as it contains reinforcing nylon threads. Therefore, to mask defects, it is better to use chevrons based on hot-melt adhesive. If the seams diverge, the jacket is ripped open and bias tape is placed on the wrong side.

A patch is one of the simplest ways to reanimate jackets with defects. Depending on the size of the tear, scratch or hole, adhesive-based stripes and chevrons, braid, bias tape, appliqués or zippers are used as patches. If you do not know how to sew, then a suitable piece of fabric can be attached to Moment glue or non-woven fabric.

How to fix a down jacket yourself

If you carefully repair the damaged area, not a trace will be visible.

If a torn hole appears, you can not only sew everything up or apply a patch. Various types of applications are popular now. You can use this. Thus, you can not only get rid of the hole, but also update your down jacket.

Before mending a tear, you should visit the appropriate store to select a decal or pattern. A similar method can be used if the sleeve or main part of the jacket is torn.

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Appliques and stickers can help out in many cases, but this method has a drawback. You can sew on a pattern or stick on a beautiful picture only where it is appropriate, namely:

On the sleeves;
On the chest;
On the pockets.

Braid or tape

You can disguise the hole next to the seam using tape. Many people are interested in the question of how to fix a hole in a jacket so that it is invisible and also beautiful. It's simple, you just have to use your imagination

It doesn’t matter what length or color the braid is. Don't be afraid to experiment

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Another way to disguise a hole is with reflective tape. The advantage of this method is that it will not only hide the defect, but will also make the jacket visible at night. You need to cut a piece of tape and carefully stick it over the gap.

Damage to the fabric surface of the product can occur in many cases. In this situation, it is not necessary to contact the studio. With a few skills and helpful tips, holes and cuts can be carefully repaired with your own hands.

Key ways:

glue;
make a patch;
sew up.

Before carrying out repairs, it is necessary to prepare tools. They are prepared depending on the chosen method.

Tools:

fabric for a patch to match the product;
threads to match the product;
needle;
sewing glue;
scissors.

Sew up carefully

First of all, you need to pay attention to the damage itself. If the hole is small, with smooth edges, you can pick it up with threads

In order to sew up a cut or hole, it is necessary to treat the damage itself. Carefully trim any protruding threads. If the hole is caused by a cigarette, you must carefully cut off the area where the tissue was burned. For greater convenience, you can use small nail scissors.

When the edges are processed, you can proceed directly to work. To do this, we will need threads to match the product. If you couldn’t find any, you need to use a shade that best matches the color of the down jacket. The seam can be laid either from the outside or from the inside, depending on personal requirements.

In the case of an internal seam, the process is somewhat more complicated. First, we remove the damaged edges. Then, from the wrong side, carefully rip the down jacket and find the place of damage. Slightly bending the edges, sew with a small stitch. When the work is finished, we sew together the previously opened wrong side. The down jacket is repaired.

Cover it up discreetly

Bonding damaged tissue has a similar process.

Many needlewomen go a different route. If damage or scorching appears on the shelves, pockets or sleeves, they are repaired with various applications. Any drawing is suitable for this, depending on personal preferences or hobbies. It is better to use the application with a special adhesive layer. This process is characterized by simple steps and a minimum amount of time.

Accessories for decorating a jacket

For decoration (and camouflage) you can use the following accessories:

Store emblems and adhesive-based patches (check with sales staff to see if the material is suitable). Consider the location. For example, such decor would look more appropriate on or near pockets, on a sleeve or on the back at the level of the shoulder blades.
Decorative ribbons (same recommendations).
Metal or plastic accessories: buttons, rivets, eyelets, buttons, zippers and so on.
Iron-on adhesives.
In specialized stores you can also find specialized repair kits for certain types of outerwear.

Can polyester be sewn?

They sew up items only when they no longer hope to wear them. The seams on polyester quickly come apart, and such a restoration does not look very attractive. You can use thermal stickers, but polyester doesn’t like them very much, which means they won’t last long.

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If the item is torn at the seam

Perhaps this is the easiest option, which will not be difficult to cope with. To prevent the seam from being visible, be sure to select threads that match the color and quality of your jacket. If there is a lining on it, before starting work you will have to rip the seam of the lining in the place where it will be easiest to get to the damage.

The hole can be sewn up with a sewing machine or by hand, using a backstitch. Try to sew as evenly as possible: the new line should be a continuation of the existing one. To make the seam more durable, start it a couple of centimeters before the hole and finish a few centimeters after. When the job is complete, don't forget to sew the lining back on.

If you already have certain skills, then the jacket can be sewn with a hidden seam. You don't have to rip off the lining to do this. At the beginning of the stitch, insert the needle from the wrong side so that the knot remains inside. Then, on the outside, make parallel stitches so that the distance between them is the same. At the end of the stitch, all that remains is to secure the thread with a loop stitch and hide it with a needle inside the product.

Invisible seam No. 1 – “Ladder”

The first option of a hidden seam will be appreciated by lovers of all kinds of life hacks. It's all about the speed of its execution and versatility.

The ladder stitch is indispensable in the following situations:

the item is torn at the seam;
you need to sew together the parts of the product;
sew the lining onto the jacket;
sew a stuffed toy, belt or other product that turns inside out through the hole.

Invisible seam pattern:

We make the seam step by step:

First of all, iron the seam allowances to the wrong side. We will sew by passing the needle and thread exactly into the fold.
Thread a needle with a thread matching the color of the fabric and tie a knot at the end.
Place the needle and thread under the seam allowance and pull it out at the edge of the piece to be sewn from the front side. The knot will be hidden in the fold.
Insert a needle into the edge of the second piece opposite the first puncture. Under the fold, on the wrong side, make a small stitch (0.5 cm).
Pierce the opposite side. The needle should go exactly into the edge of the fold. The punctures are located opposite each other. Sew a 0.5cm stitch under the seam allowance.
Repeat until you have completed 4-5 stitches.
Slowly pull the thread, tightening the edges of the parts.
Continue sewing in the same manner until the end of the folds.
Secure the thread with a knot and cut the thread.

A clear example of how an invisible seam is made:

Indistinguishable from machine stitching!

Video instruction:

Main features of the technology

When considering this technique, it should be noted that its main task is to ensure an invisible connection of two flaps of tissue. Most characterize the approach to creating an inconspicuous seam as simple and not requiring special preparation.

The main requirement is to ensure maximum accuracy. At the same time, from the front side, a thing processed in this way should look as if all actions were carried out using the latest technical capabilities.

How to seal

Holes on bolognese jackets may vary. Most often, there are even vertical or horizontal cuts, a tear at an angle, or a hole with melted edges. The choice of repair method also depends on the location of the hole. The easiest way to seal a cut on a jacket is if it runs along a seam, near a pocket or fastener. You can use a patch on the inside, outside, or decorate the hole.

You cannot sew up holes in bologna, as the needle will leave holes and then the fabric will “creep.” That's why they are only sealed.

It is also important to know what you can use to seal a leather jacket. If you use pieces of non-woven fabric with an adhesive base or ready-made thermal decals, you only need an iron

And for a Bologna jacket you need to choose waterproof glue: “Super Moment”, “Moment”, “KP-1” or another rubber one.

To work you may also need:

acetone;
iron;
cotton buds;
scissors with sharp blades;
heavy thing for the press weighing at least 1 kg.

Patch on the inside

For a small, even cut, the simplest method is suitable. It consists of gluing a patch on the wrong side of the jacket. To get to it, you need to carefully rip the nearest seam. If the size of the incision allows, you can do without it: the patch is inserted inside through it.

First you need to check the effect of the selected glue, although bologna is resistant to acids and alkalis, it can warp. Apply a small drop in an inconspicuous place; if the fabric is not damaged, the glue can be used. After this, you need to follow the step-by-step instructions.

Wipe the edges of the hole with a cotton swab dipped in acetone and wait 2 minutes.
Cut off any protruding threads, if any.
Cut a patch from a suitable material to the size of the hole. There should be at least 1 cm from the cut to its edges.
Apply glue to the edges of the patch.
Place it on the wrong side, carefully aligning the edges of the hole.
Press well, making sure that the fabric does not move.
Place the press.

If you don’t have the right glue, you can glue the bologna jacket with cobwebs. This is a special strip of fabric with an adhesive composition applied to it. If the edges of the cut line up perfectly with each other, you can simply place a piece of cobweb of the required size from the inside and iron it with an iron. But for greater reliability, it is better to first put a piece of fabric that matches the color of the jacket, and then glue it with a cobweb.

Double patch

If you put a patch on the inside of the jacket, the hole will no longer get bigger. But the cut in the fabric is still visible. Therefore, it is most often recommended to install a double patch. For such purposes, a piece of fabric is attached to each item. If it is not there, you can cut a small piece from the inside of the pocket or from the inside. This method is used if the cut is in a visible place, if the hole has uneven edges or is burned through. The steps are slightly different.

If the edges of the hole are uneven, trim them with small scissors.
Degrease with acetone on both sides.
Cut a piece for the front side from the same material exactly the size of the hole and for the back side - a piece that matches the color and is a little larger.
Apply glue to the edges of the patches and leave for 1-2 minutes.
Place the larger piece on the back side and the small piece on the front side.
Press and press for 3-5 minutes.

If the hole is not very large and the fabric is thin, the double patch may look rough and leave glue marks. In this case, you can attach a piece of polyethylene or non-woven adhesive-based material to the reverse side. Place a cloth the size of the hole on your face, cover it with a napkin and iron it.

Decoration

A badly torn jacket can be sealed using any chosen method and decorated on top. Various decorative elements are suitable for decoration; their choice depends on the style of the item and the location of the break.

If the hole is on the sleeve, near the pocket or at the front at the top, you can use patches with the brand name, logo or any design. It is best to choose a shade that matches the color of the jacket.
Bright appliques are most suitable for children's clothing. They can be glued anywhere.
A long narrow cut can be covered with decorative or reflective tape.
If it is appropriate for the style of the jacket and the location of the hole, you can close it with decorative buttons, eyelets, snaps or other fittings.

A hole in a bologna jacket is not a reason to get rid of it. It is not difficult to seal a cut or burnt area. You just need to choose the right materials and repair method.

What to do in more complex cases?

Unfortunately, the jacket does not always tear strictly along the seams. In this case, returning it to its proper appearance is much more difficult. If you sew up a hole in the usual way, even very carefully, the seam will still be noticeable.

You will need non-woven fabric with an adhesive thermal backing. It is sold in haberdashery stores in the form of ribbons and scraps. The size of the tape (or shred) should be slightly larger than the hole. If threads come out at the cut site, carefully cut them off so that there is no fringe. Then, under the wrong side, place the interlining with the adhesive side to the fabric and press it well so that there are no wrinkles or blisters. Carefully connect the torn edges without overlap. Cover the hole with gauze on top and iron thoroughly.

This method is not suitable for any fabric. It will be easiest to seal a polyester jacket. But it is unlikely that it will be possible to seal the cloth or drape.

If the jacket came with a repair kit, you can use a patch from it. As a rule, very small pieces of material are placed in such sets. Therefore, this method is suitable for small holes. It is better to use powdered hot melt adhesive for clothing. Lay the jacket out on a flat surface and place the patch directly under the hole. Using a small spoon, spread the glue over the patch. Then iron the jacket through gauze or fabric over the entire area of the patch.

Fixing a hole in a down jacket

The repair method depends on the material from which the torn jacket is made, the quality of the cut and the frequency of use of the product.

A cut on a down jacket can be corrected by filling the hole with a patch or a bright decorative element with an adhesive backing. Patches for repairs are made with your own hands or purchased ready-made.

How to repair a hole in a jacket if it is burnt?

Seal the damaged area using:

non-woven tape;
a piece of fabric of the same color;
iron;
gauze.

Once everything is prepared, cut a small piece of the duct tape. It must match the size of the hole. You need to make a small tear on the inside of the down jacket, this will help you easily get to the damaged area.

Place the fabric over the cut and then iron the edges of the hole through the gauze. Sew up the previously made incision. This completes the repair of the product.

How to sew up a pocket or sleeve that has a hole along the seam? At home, mending a cut will not be difficult.

First of all, choose threads that match the color. You can use a machine, but most often such problems are fixed manually.

To make sewing the product more convenient, place it on the table, first turning it inside out. Make sure that the seam is as even as possible.

Sticker or applique?

You can cover the hole with a sticker, embroidery or applique. This method has only one, but very significant drawback. Playful designs, monograms and chevrons are not appropriate in all places. If the hole appears on the sleeve or on the chest, you can say that you are lucky. Find a suitable emblem, close the hole, baste, and then blind stitch or topstitch. If you prefer embroidery, make it on a separate piece of fabric, leaving allowances of about 0.5 cm along the edges. Iron the allowances, and then sew your creation to the sleeve or front in much the same way as is done when decorating Ukrainian embroidered shirts.

If the lining is also torn, you will need to mend it first. Select threads of the same quality as the lining itself

How to fix a hole in a bologna jacket

Bologna is a synthetic material from which raincoats, down jackets, jackets and sports waterproof clothing are most often sewn. The fabric consists of nylon or nylon, coated with a water-repellent material - silicone or polyacrylate. It is 2 times stronger than cotton fabric.

Bologna is not afraid of water, acids and alkalis. But if you accidentally catch your sleeve on something sharp, a hole will appear on the jacket. Methods for repairing outerwear depend on:

localization of the defect;
hole size;
jacket colors;
product design.

The most difficult thing to deal with is holes in classic-cut jackets made from light-colored jacket fabric. A hand-darned hole will be visible, and a patch in the shape of an animal or a sports patch will catch the eye. But there is a way out of this situation. Manufacturers of fabrics and accessories produce a variety of finishing materials for clothing that perfectly mask holes in jackets.

If there is a tear along the seam

If a hole appears on the seam, it needs to be sewn up by selecting the desired color of thread. In the absence of a sewing machine, the jacket is repaired manually.

select a thread that matches the color of the jacket fabric;
turn the jacket inside out and place it on the table;
in the area of the hole on the wrong side, rip out the lining;
Having folded the parts at the tear site, sew the fabric with a stem stitch.

During work, they try to get into the holes from the broken factory seam. After filling the hole on the front side of the jacket, the lining is sewn together.

If you don't want to bother with the lining, then sew the jacket with a hidden seam:

from the inside out, a needle is inserted into the tear site;
from the front side, two parts of bologna are pulled together with parallel stitches;
at the end, the thread is taken out from the wrong side and a tack is made so that the seam does not come apart.

Gaps in the area of internal and patch pockets are perfectly masked with decorative braid or trim. The seam will be neat only if the distance between the stitches is the same. To avoid handicraft repairs, you should use a sewing machine.

How to disguise under zipper

If desired, the hole in the jacket can be closed with a zipper. If the defect appears on the front of the product on the right, for symmetry, make the same insert on the left. Repair using a zipper will not only get rid of the problem, but will also make the jacket look original.

DIY jacket repair technique:

sew up the hole by hand;
Use tailor's pins to secure the zipper at the top;
Sew around the perimeter using a machine, choosing a thread of the desired color.

Choosing a needle for a blind seam

In addition to threads, to create a high-quality blind seam by hand, it is also necessary to use needles, which should be relatively short, sharp and with a narrowed eye.

The need for a small ear is due to the fact that in such a case additional marks will not remain on the fabric.

Under no circumstances should you use dull needles or accessories covered with rust, as they can only ruin the item.
It is extremely important that before performing all the necessary actions, maximum attention is paid to preparing the workplace: The surface must be level and well lit.
Many people note that the use of sunlight can tire the eyes very quickly, but if such a possibility exists, in no case should it be completely excluded.

The best option is to combine both artificial and natural light to ensure full-fledged activity.

In order not to spoil the item, you can initially try to carry out all the necessary actions on individual flaps and only after that proceed to a full repair.

Suitable methods for other types of fabric

Features of repairing jackets made of different materials:

Leather. It is recommended to use thick fabric or pieces of leather to seal the holes. They are sewn on by machine or glued with rubber glue - Moment, Hvat, Special Glue.
Duspo. Mostly sports jackets are made from thick woven fabric. Therefore, patches with inscriptions that are glued or sewn on are ideal for sealing cuts.
Taslan. Dense material with grosgrain weave is frayed, as it contains reinforcing nylon threads. Therefore, to mask defects, it is better to use chevrons based on hot-melt adhesive. If the seams diverge, the jacket is ripped open and bias tape is placed on the wrong side.

How to fix a hole in a jacket

How to sew up a hole at the seam

The sequence of actions to quietly sew up a hole looks like this:

decide on the threads;
turn a thing inside out;
tear open the existing lining to gain access to the damage;
thread a needle or set up a sewing machine;
step back from the tear 2-3 cm along the seam and sew it up with an inconspicuous seam another 2 cm further than the end of the damage;
sew up the lining.

To repair clothes, you need to use sharp scissors, a set of needles, and multi-colored threads of different thicknesses depending on the fabric of the jacket.

Repairing damage

Before you seal the down jacket, you need to figure out what is the best way to do it. The properties of warm jackets today are lightness, waterproofness and protection from the cold

. But, despite meeting all these qualities, the product does not have sufficient strength and can be easily damaged. The defect can be eliminated by sealing the cut.

To seal the hole with glue, you should use a rubber or caoutchouc compound; it is suitable for fabric. In this case, heat treatment is not needed; sizing can be done at home, for which you will need:

Glue.
Finished patch.
Scissors.

If the hole on the bologna jacket has uneven cuts, then they need to be edited with scissors, giving it a shape. The step-by-step sizing process is as follows:

The reverse side of the jacket, as well as the patch itself, is degreased by applying acetone or solvent using a cotton pad.
Apply a thin layer of glue to the treated surface with a brush or cotton swab.
Apply a patch from the wrong side, closing the tear, pressing with a press, which can be a switched-off household iron.
The product should lie under pressure for several hours for better adhesion and penetration of the glue into the fibers of the fabric.
After drying, you can evaluate the front side; if it looks unaesthetic, you can create decoration using a patch or braid.

If the place is inappropriate for embroidery, then the outer patch should be glued using the same principle, taking into account the tone of the material. In this case, for masking you will need 2 identical patches.

How to seal a hole correctly

Elimination of the defect occurs thermally in several ways, using non-woven material or fabric for a patch on a jacket with an adhesive base. Both options are effective and the results are the same.

To eliminate a malfunction using a thermal method, you need to have in your arsenal:

Cobweb. This tape is produced using a non-woven method and is completely impregnated with glue. When exposed to iron and temperature, it dissolves, tightly gluing the parts.
Scissors.
The patch that needs to be cut is slightly larger than the area where it will be sealed.

The repair process that is effective for cuts or snags is as follows:

If a hole has formed in the burned area, and it is impossible to combine the damaged sections. In this case, when making repairs, it is better to use 2 patches, one of which, together with the adhesive base, is inserted into the hole, and the other is placed on top and secured with an iron.

Sewing a jacket at the seam

If the product has come apart along the seam, how to sew it up correctly - the repair procedure can be done manually or by machine

. To do this, you will need threads to match the color of the fabric, a needle or a sewing machine. If the jacket is unlined, turn it inside out and stitch along the seam. if there is lining fabric, in one of the places on the inside it is necessary to rip the seam and work your way through it to the place of the flaw, forming a hidden seam. After which the inside of the product is put in order.

With the manual method, for a strong connection, a thread is inserted in two folds into a needle. They lay a seam, making a stitch and going back, or quilt the area of the defect with a “goat”. If possible, it is better to check all the seams on the Bolognese jacket and, if there is the slightest visible break in the stitching on the wrong side, sew up the product, reinforcing the seam. Otherwise, in the near future the down jacket may tear in another place and the procedure will have to be repeated.

Sewing a hole with a blind stitch

The hidden seam is placed on the wrong side of the jacket. The method is good for dense fabrics used for the top of the product. There are several options for how to sew with a hidden seam; the jacket is turned inside out and the hole is mended. Or they carry out the procedure by carefully fastening the sections along the face of the product with an invisible seam, simulating a thread surface.

The hidden seam does not always look harmonious; damage can be of different shapes and sizes. For example, if you burn through the fabric, you can repair the down jacket if you have a patch without gluing.