It happens all the time. You put on your favorite shirt or pair of pants and snag it on something resulting in a small tear. You could throw it away and pay more money for a new one or just fix the issue and save yourself some money. If you interested in repairing your torn clothing, keep reading.Take a look at the torn clothing. Is it a big hole or small one?

If it is just a small tear in your clothing then the repair will only take a few minutes if you have the tools at hand. If not, it is still cheaper to go buy the tools so you have them for the next time. For a small tear, you will need just a needle and thread (ideally the thread color matches your clothing) – and complete a zigzag stitch along the edges to rejoin the tear. We are not talking about rocket science; you can do this on your own.

If it is a larger tear where a piece of the clothing has been torn out, it will require patch. To do this you again need needle, thread and a piece of cloth which will blend in with your existing color of clothing. To get started, trim the edges of the tear in your clothing to make a clean spot for your new cloth. Cut your new cloth to the proper size leaving about an inch on all sides larger then the hole it is about to patch. Fold the patch cloth under using the excess and hem your patch cloth to your clothing. This will provide a clean and finished look.

Other options exist for handling a tear in your clothing. For example if the colors are hard to match or it is a bigger and will be obvious, go decorative with it. Sew in a pocket, add a contrasting color, use a ribbon or bow. There are many options to keep it a useable piece of clothing, and you can do it yourself!

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