Reap What You Sew: Sewing Repairs Everyone Should Know

As leading suppliers in Brother sewing machines, we know that sewing isn’t everyone’s thing. As human beings, we all have different interests and hobbies, and some are more popular than others and while we live to sew, we know that many people don’t, nor do many of those people ever consider taking it up. With that said however, there are certain things that learning to sew can help you dramatically with – mainly in repairing your own clothes.

Would you believe that there are people out there that still don’t know some of the simplest sewing tricks, and would rather just throw broken clothes away or take them to a shop for a repair. Sure, taking them to a shop and forking out a small fortune will get the job done worry-free, but wouldn’t you prefer to become a little more self-sufficient while saving yourself some money at the same time?  

Sew a button:
A missing button is one of the most common problems that happen to our clothes, yet so many people refuse to learn how to fix it, which is a shame because it’s incredibly simple; just four little holes! All you need is a needle and a little thread, and you can save yourself from giving someone an awkward flashing when your button decides to make a break for freedom.

Hem trousers:
Getting a pair of trousers that fit just right is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Finding a pair of trousers that fit just right and are the right length even more so.  That’s why learning to hem a pair of trousers can save you a shopping trip nightmare- all you need is to find a pair of trousers that fit and you can go about making the length work. Learning to do it yourself means you can have the perfect pair of trousers and save yourself some money.

Sew a seam:
Whether you’ve busted a seam in your trousers, or the flap of your tent, or even you or your child’s favourite stuffed cuddly friend, learning to sew a simple seam will literally allow you to take care of so many repair jobs. Imagine something breaks on a day where it really matters, you’ll be glad you learned this simple trick.

Patching Jeans:
Jeans are a multi-purpose kind of clothing: we play in them, we work in them, so inevitably they’re going to be worn out. That’s why learning to patch jeans can extend their life and therefore, give us more time to play and work in them. From a simple iron-on patch to the trendier zigzag style stitching, you can learn all there is to know about patching jeans.

So that you know some of the easiest and vital sewing tricks, you can put them into use! And of course, we’re hoping, with a little luck, that we’ve started the fire for your love of sewing!

Of course, some people will never take the time and learn to sew, but that’s not all bad as it provides an ample business opportunity for those who can! To start such a venture, you’re going to need the right equipment and here at Stocks, that’s exactly what we can provide you with! For more information, contact us on 0113 242 9378 and speak to one of our friendly team members today.