How to sew up a hole in a jacket so that the seam is not visible?

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.

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.

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 form 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.

Advice

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.

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.