The Basics of Mending

This page details the basics skills required for mending clothing. Covered on this page is Threading a Needle, Replacing a Button, and Fixing a Zipper, with step-by-step tutorials and information on each technique. These skills will provide a solid foundation in which you can begin your mending.

Threading a Needle

Threading a needle is a fundamental skill, necessary for anyone interested in mending with hand sewing. By learning how to thread a needle, you are taking the beginning steps to garment mending!

To begin, you will require a sewing kit, or even just a simple needle and thread.

Needle and Thread

Decorative Buttons

Replacing a Button

Learning to replace a button is a useful skill, as buttons can oftentimes come loose or fall off, while the rest of the garment can still be worn. Manytimes extra buttons are included with the original garment, however replacements can also be bought if needed. This repair can be done on any buttoned garment, including denim.

Fixing a Zipper

Learning how to fix a zipper is an important skill, as there are many possible ways that a zipper can break. Zippers can separate, have damaged teeth and need replacements, or have a broken starter pin or box. Replacing a zipper requires more steps, but can be done easily.

YKK Zippers

Mended Seam

Fixing a Torn Seam

Knowing how to repair a torn seam is an important skill as they are very common due to normal wear-and-tear. Whether you use a sewing machine, or just a needle and thread, mending a seam is a quick and easy way to save your garment from being thrown away.

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