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Lesson 8: Basic Sewing & Clothing Repairs - Template

Clothing Repair Inventory

Button Inventory

Garment
Button Type
Number Missing
Thread Color
Priority
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Hem Repair Inventory

Garment
Hem Type
Length Needed
Thread Color
Priority
□ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Tear/Hole Repair Inventory

Garment
Damage Type
Location
Size
Repair Method
Priority
□ Tear □ Hole □ Worn area
□ Stitch □ Patch □ Darn □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Tear □ Hole □ Worn area
□ Stitch □ Patch □ Darn □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Tear □ Hole □ Worn area
□ Stitch □ Patch □ Darn □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Tear □ Hole □ Worn area
□ Stitch □ Patch □ Darn □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Tear □ Hole □ Worn area
□ Stitch □ Patch □ Darn □ Other
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Zipper Repair Inventory

Garment
Zipper Type
Issue
Repair or Replace
Priority
□ Separating □ Closed-end □ Invisible
□ Stuck □ Missing teeth □ Separated □ Pull missing
□ Repair □ Replace
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Separating □ Closed-end □ Invisible
□ Stuck □ Missing teeth □ Separated □ Pull missing
□ Repair □ Replace
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Separating □ Closed-end □ Invisible
□ Stuck □ Missing teeth □ Separated □ Pull missing
□ Repair □ Replace
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Separating □ Closed-end □ Invisible
□ Stuck □ Missing teeth □ Separated □ Pull missing
□ Repair □ Replace
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Sewing Supply Inventory

Thread Inventory

Color
Type
Amount
Need to Purchase?
Notes
Black
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
White
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Navy
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Beige/Tan
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Gray
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Brown
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Red
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Other:
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No
Other:
□ Full □ Half □ Low
□ Yes □ No

Button Inventory

Type
Size
Color
Quantity
Need to Purchase?
Notes
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Other
□ Yes □ No
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Other
□ Yes □ No
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Other
□ Yes □ No
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Other
□ Yes □ No
□ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Other
□ Yes □ No

Tool Inventory

Tool
Have?
Condition
Need to Purchase?
Notes
Hand needles
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Fabric scissors
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Measuring tape
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Straight pins
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Pincushion
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Seam ripper
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Thimble
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Iron
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Ironing board
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Needle threader
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No
Fabric marker
□ Yes □ No
□ Good □ Fair □ Poor
□ Yes □ No

Patch/Repair Materials

Material
Have?
Amount
Need to Purchase?
Notes
Iron-on patches
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Fabric scraps
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Interfacing
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Elastic
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Replacement zippers
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Hem tape
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No
Fabric glue
□ Yes □ No
□ Yes □ No

Button Replacement Worksheet

Project Details

Garment: _______________________________________

Button type: □ 2-hole □ 4-hole □ Shank □ Covered □ Other: _______

Button size: _______ mm

Button color: _______________________________________

Thread color: _______________________________________

Number of buttons to replace: _______

Materials and Tools Checklist

Replacement button(s)
Thread
Needle
Scissors
Pins
Thimble (optional)

Procedure for Flat Button

  1. Thread needle with 18-24 inches of thread
  2. Double the thread and tie a knot at the end
  3. Position button on garment
  4. Insert needle from wrong side of fabric, up through one hole in button
  5. Place toothpick or matchstick on top of button (creates slack for shank)
  6. Bring needle down through opposite hole and through fabric
  7. Repeat 5-6 times through each set of holes
  8. Remove toothpick/matchstick
  9. Bring needle up between button and fabric (not through button hole)
  10. Wrap thread around threads between button and fabric 3-4 times
  11. Push needle to wrong side and secure with several small stitches
  12. Trim thread

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Procedure for Shank Button

  1. Thread needle with 18-24 inches of thread
  2. Double the thread and tie a knot at the end
  3. Position button on garment
  4. Insert needle from wrong side of fabric, up through fabric and through button shank
  5. Bring needle back down through fabric
  6. Repeat 5-6 times
  7. Push needle to wrong side and secure with several small stitches
  8. Trim thread

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Hem Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Garment: _______________________________________

Hem type: □ Pants □ Skirt □ Dress □ Sleeve □ Other: _______

Original hem style: □ Double fold □ Single fold □ Faced □ Blind □ Other: _______

Hem depth: _______ cm

Fabric type: _______________________________________

Thread color: _______________________________________

Materials and Tools Checklist

Matching thread
Hand sewing needle
Pins
Measuring tape
Iron and ironing board
Scissors
Hem gauge (optional)
Hem tape (optional)

Procedure for Double Fold Hem

  1. Remove old hem stitching with seam ripper
  2. Press out old fold lines
  3. Try on garment and mark desired length
  4. Add hem allowance to desired length (typically 3-5 cm)
  5. Trim excess fabric if necessary
  6. Fold raw edge under 1 cm and press
  7. Fold again to desired hem depth and press
  8. Pin hem in place
  9. Thread needle with 18-24 inches of thread
  10. Use slip stitch or blind hem stitch to secure
  11. Space stitches 0.5-1 cm apart
  12. Secure thread at end with small knot
  13. Press finished hem

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Tear/Hole Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Garment: _______________________________________

Damage type: □ Straight tear □ L-shaped tear □ Hole □ Worn area

Location: _______________________________________

Size of damage: _______ cm

Fabric type: _______________________________________

Visible or hidden area: □ Visible □ Hidden

Materials and Tools Checklist

Matching thread
Appropriate needle
Scissors
Pins
Iron and ironing board
Patch material (if needed)
Fusible interfacing (if needed)
Fabric glue (optional)

Procedure for Straight Tear Repair

  1. Clean the area around the tear
  2. Turn garment inside out
  3. Align torn edges precisely
  4. Pin if necessary to hold alignment
  5. Thread needle with matching thread
  6. Begin 1 cm before start of tear
  7. Use backstitch along the tear line
  8. Keep stitches small and close together
  9. End 1 cm past the end of tear
  10. Secure thread with small knot
  11. Press repair from wrong side

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Procedure for Patch Repair

  1. Clean the area around the hole
  2. Cut patch material 2-3 cm larger than hole on all sides
  3. If using iron-on patch, follow package directions
  4. If using fabric patch:
    1. Turn garment inside out
    2. Pin patch over hole, centering it
    3. Use whipstitch or slip stitch around edges
    4. Keep stitches small and even
  5. For visible patches on outside:
    1. Fold under raw edges of patch
    2. Pin in place over hole
    3. Use slip stitch or decorative stitch around edges
  6. Press repair when complete

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Procedure for Darning

  1. Clean the area around the hole
  2. Place darning egg or similar firm surface under hole
  3. Thread needle with appropriate thread
  4. Create “warp” threads by sewing parallel stitches across hole
  5. Turn work 90 degrees
  6. Weave “weft” threads perpendicular to first set
  7. Weave over and under warp threads
  8. Extend stitches 0.5 cm beyond hole edges
  9. Keep tension even (not too tight)
  10. Secure thread with small knot when complete

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Zipper Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Garment: _______________________________________

Zipper type: □ Separating □ Closed-end □ Invisible □ Other: _______

Zipper length: _______ cm

Zipper color: _______________________________________

Issue: □ Stuck □ Missing teeth □ Separated □ Pull missing □ Other: _______

Materials and Tools Checklist

Replacement zipper (if needed)
Matching thread
Seam ripper
Scissors
Pins
Needle
Pliers (for stuck zippers)
Wax or soap (for stuck zippers)
Zipper stop (if needed)

Procedure for Stuck Zipper

  1. Identify cause of sticking (fabric caught, bent teeth, etc.)
  2. If fabric is caught:
    1. Gently pull fabric away from zipper
    2. Use tweezers if necessary
    3. Slowly work zipper free
  3. If zipper teeth are bent:
    1. Use pliers to carefully straighten
  4. Lubricate zipper teeth with:
    1. Bar soap
    2. Candle wax
    3. Pencil lead
    4. Commercial zipper lubricant
  5. Work zipper up and down several times

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Procedure for Zipper Replacement

  1. Note how original zipper is installed
  2. Use seam ripper to carefully remove old zipper
  3. Press seam allowances flat
  4. Place new zipper face down on right side of fabric
  5. Pin one side of zipper tape to fabric
  6. Baste in place
  7. Sew permanently with small, even stitches
  8. Repeat for other side, ensuring proper alignment
  9. Test zipper function
  10. Make adjustments if needed

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Stain Treatment Log

Garment
Stain Type
Treatment Used
Results
Notes for Future
□ Complete removal □ Partial removal □ No change
□ Complete removal □ Partial removal □ No change
□ Complete removal □ Partial removal □ No change
□ Complete removal □ Partial removal □ No change
□ Complete removal □ Partial removal □ No change