Down jackets have become an indispensable element of insulated clothing for the winter period. During use, the fabric may become damaged from cuts, cigarettes, or snags. The appearance of the product deteriorates instantly, especially if the hole is in a visible place. Find out how to correct the situation in this article.
How to fix a down jacket yourself
Damage to the fabric surface of the product can occur in many cases. In this situation, it is not necessary to contact the studio. With a few skills and helpful tips, holes and cuts can be carefully repaired with your own hands.
Key ways:
- glue;
- make a patch;
- sew up.
Before carrying out repairs, it is necessary to prepare tools. They are prepared depending on the chosen method.
Tools:
- fabric for a patch to match the product;
- threads to match the product;
- needle;
- sewing glue;
- scissors.
Now you can take a closer look at the work process.
Sew up carefully
First of all, you need to pay attention to the damage itself. If the hole is small, with smooth edges, it can be picked up with threads.
In order to sew up a cut or hole, it is necessary to treat the damage itself. Carefully trim any protruding threads. If the hole is caused by a cigarette, you must carefully cut off the area where the tissue was burned. For greater convenience, you can use small nail scissors.
When the edges are processed, you can proceed directly to work. To do this, we will need threads to match the product. If you couldn’t find any, you need to use a shade that best matches the color of the down jacket. The seam can be laid either from the outside or from the inside, depending on personal requirements. If the stitches will be located on the outside of the product, you must carefully sew the damaged area with a zigzag seam. A few stitches will be enough for this.
In the case of an internal seam the process is somewhat more complicated. First, we remove the damaged edges. Then, from the wrong side, carefully rip the down jacket and find the place of damage. Slightly bending the edges, sew with a small stitch. When the work is finished, we sew together the previously opened wrong side. The down jacket is repaired.
Reference! When sewing externally, you can also use a loop stitch (in the shape of the letter P), which is applied with small stitches.
Cover it up discreetly
Bonding damaged tissue has a similar process.
If a hole appears when the fabric is burned, carefully cut off the damaged edge. Lightly grease the material with special fabric glue, carefully fold it inward and glue it together.In most cases, it is recommended to leave the product for several hours to wait until the glue has completely dried.
Many needlewomen go a different route. If damage or scorching appears on the shelves, pockets or sleeves, they are repaired with various applications. Any drawing is suitable for this, depending on personal preferences or hobbies. The application is best used with a special adhesive layerm. This process is characterized by simple steps and a minimum amount of time.
Making a patch
In most products, manufacturers include an additional piece of fabric with the down jacket. It is intended to test the product before washing or is used as a patch. If there is no spare material, the situation is somewhat more complicated. You can find a scrap that is as close as possible in color and structure to the color of the down jacket. If this was not possible, if both sides of the down jacket match, you can carefully cut off a small piece from the inside of the product (for example, the lining).
Reference! Additional scraps can be found at specialty craft stores. For greater convenience, you should buy fabric with an adhesive base.
The best option would be to glue a patch. To do this, carefully process the uneven edges and cut out a small piece from the scrap that is identical to the damage. Lubricate the underside of the patch with glue and carefully press it onto the torn part. For a more reliable fixation, you can place a heavy object on top and leave it for several hours.
With a few simple steps, the patch is ready.
Useful tips
A few simple recommendations will help you get the job done right.
- When gluing a patch, it is better to use tweezers for more comfortable work.
- It is necessary to use only transparent and waterproof glue suitable for working with fabric materials.
- When correcting a patch with uneven edges, it is recommended to first trim the edges to make them smooth.
- When using stickers and appliqués, you must first sew up the scorch mark. This will help prevent the fabric from unraveling in the future.
- You can use a sewing machine to sew a zigzag seam.
- It is recommended to select applications and stickers in accordance with the style of the product. For a classic down jacket - flowers or bright designs, for sports models - badges or symbols of popular youth brands.
Conclusion
Every person regularly experiences damage to their clothing. Particularly disappointing are holes and cuts in winter clothing such as a down jacket. With a few simple skills and our helpful tips, you can fix most holes yourself at home.
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