How to repair hem/cuff binding
ID: 169525
Description: Binding hems can break if they get stretched...
Steps:
- Here, you can see the hole in the binding hem, where the stitching has broken.
- If the binding is undamaged, you can easily repair this defective hem.
- Cut away any broken threads, to clean the binding area.
- Then, position the binding properly again along the sleeve hem.
- Remove the wide casing of the sewing machine, and slide the sleeve over the narrow part remaining.
- Carefully line up the hem with the needle, and reposition the binding into the correct place.
- Start sewing with a smooth tension to ensure the elasticity remains afterwards. Avoid bunching or over stretching the fabric.
- Continue carefully until the end of the defective zone, and finish with a locking stitch.
- Remove the item and check if the repair is holding, and whether the elasticity still stretches correctly.
- 🛠️🏆👏 Congratulations! The repair is complete, and you're ready to go!