https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:37:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362616 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:42:26 +0000 Karie 2362616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A patch is the best solution. You could try pulling it down with a needle and thread, but it might still fray or tear more. Whatever you do it will show, but if you don’t tuck your shirt it won’t matter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362587 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:03:17 +0000 Carol 2362587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with J'Aileen--all business casual looks need to be smart and confident, and a visible (maybe only to you) repair will not make you feel confident. New pair for that, and at-home for these...just discipline yourself to keep them only at home.&nbsp;</p> <p>I recently started an open box inside my dresser for shirts that are "at-home only..." cute, comfy, but don't fit well enough for work. The visual boundary with my other shirts helps me keep them at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I also got a couple hand-me-down pants from a friend recently. One has a tear like this. I am not going to bother, because it is a lightweight, silky material--hard to repair.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362577 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:50:32 +0000 henry cloud 2362577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this color and&nbsp;likely repair the seam connecting the waistband and pants.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://benefitcal.online/">benefitscal.com login</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362369 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:24:21 +0000 Anonymous 2362369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can’t repair them look for the same color or pink. That may be best for tops you are used to wearing pairing with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362302 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 14:07:43 +0000 JAileen 2362302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For business casual, get a new pair. &nbsp;But then patch these (I love the ribbon idea) for casual/at home wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362278 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:08:03 +0000 GlenMaxwel 2362278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div><div><div><div></p> <p>You can likely repair the seam connecting the waistband and pants. A skilled sewer can mend it for you, extending the life of your favorite pants.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://paybyplatema.lol">paybyplate</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p></div></div></div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362276 Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:30:01 +0000 Anonymous 2362276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the color and hope you can get them repaired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362245 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:11:47 +0000 Jenni NZ 2362245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I often just mend by hand with a similar colour cotton and don’t worry if the mend is not perfect. But then I am not generally a tucker so in this case the mend would not show when I was wearing the pants.<br /> I did have to mend a sleeve hole in a relatively new top, only 9 wears, which was very annoying. It’s a loose knit fabric and probably my fault for machine washing The mend is not very noticeable so I will still wear the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362190 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:46:58 +0000 Jaime 2362190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would bring to a tailor and ask. Visible repairs are in I hear . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362178 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:56:47 +0000 Val MN 2362178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they were mine, I would repair them with a patch on the inside and some discreet color-matched stitching on the outside. I don’t see any reason why a tailor couldn’t do the same, unless they say it’s too labor-intensive. Seems worth asking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362175 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:31:05 +0000 kkards 2362175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks everyone<br />while i love the idea of a unique and sort of arty solution, what i love about these pants is that they are good for times when i do need something leaning towards business casual. and i'm concerned that they would not be quite that any more....<br />i'll think on this some more. but leaning towards replace. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362167 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:12:03 +0000 Suz 2362167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's reparable, though the repair might show. I like the ideas offered above!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362164 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:31:56 +0000 Roberta 2362164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ribbon patch is the most delightful idea! It would make those pants uniquely yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362157 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:01:09 +0000 Angie 2362157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear :(</p> <p>Like others, I was thinking that some type of patch could word. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362156 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:53:32 +0000 cjh 2362156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could cover it with a ribbon patch as shown, or even just zigzag patch, especially if the waistband isn’t really seen. Here’s an example of how I would zigzag patch, but I wouldn’t bother with fraycheck.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://homesteadingdreams.com/tear-repair/">https://homesteadingdreams.com/tear-repair/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It’s probably more related to patching a hole than repairing a seam opening at this point. You’d need to stretch out the area while mending so as not to lose the stretch in the waistband for that small span.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362155 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:46:06 +0000 avicennia 2362155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not a sewist but I do hope you repair these! My tailor has always been able to find clever solutions, she’s currently working on a tissue weight sweater that has similar pulls at the seams. Indigoprint’s idea is a lot of fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362153 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:33:19 +0000 Indigoprint 2362153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a fun detail from Henriette Steffenson.<br /> It could not only cover a mend, but also reinforce the area.<br /> I like how it looks and have copied onto some of my clothing.<br /> It is gross grain ribbon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362150 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:11:57 +0000 Indigoprint 2362150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A repair would probably be somewhat visible, but a small indiscretion for sure and if it does show how much would that bother you? 99.9% of the pants are still useable. Do you always tuck in or would a semi-tuck hide the repair? Or how about a cute visible mending option, like a coin pocket in to cover the mend? It looks to me like you could pull the frayed edge down to the seam with a hand stitch. You could stop there or as I mentioned above cover with a cute patch or some kind of.<br />You could search online for visible mending ideas it is quite amazing what can be done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362148 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:40:02 +0000 Jamie 2362148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A defect in the elastic is probably not repairable. You could possibly patch it from the inside with another piece of elastic, but it would show. I would replace them if you are able….because they are too cute!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362146 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:24:49 +0000 RobinF 2362146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, when it frays like that I don't think it is repairable. You could pull that part in and sew it but it wouldn't be even. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-sewists-or-repairers#post-2362139 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:07:49 +0000 kkards 2362139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I put these pants on yesterday and discovered the seam connecting the waist band and the pants had a hole. I don’t know enough about sewing or repairing but I’m wondering if this is something that can be fixed or are these pants done. I hope these pictures so the issue well enough<br /> These are my go to pants for when I don’t know what else to wear, and I’ll probably replace them if they can’t be fixed. </p> <p>Thanks so much for you help </p>