Instructor Subject Code Schedule

Mary Cris J. Gemoros HEE 318,HEE 319 M: 7:30A.M-9:30A.M

T:1:00 P.M -6:00PM
W: 9:00 pm- 11:00 am
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
TH: 10:00 AM -12:00PM
1:00 PM -6:00 PM
F: 1:00PM – 6:00 PM
Subject Title: DRESSMAKING

Module 8
INTRODUCTION Previously, we tackled about the continuation of General
Techniques in Dressmaking. This time we will be having a
new topic which is mending & repairs. It is always useful to
know how to make some basic repairs to your clothes. Just a
few minutes’ work can extend their life by years. The old
saying “a stitch in time saves nine” is very true, so do repairs
as soon as they are needed I hope you will learn something
about this content and you can be able to apply it in your
own.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Discuss the importance of repairs and mending and cite an example.

2. Perform Repairs and Mending using your old clothes at home that need to repair
or mend.

TOPIC DISCUSSION

Mending & Repairs

Mending.
Mending is a way of repairing clothes that have holes, stains, or other signs of wear to make
them more useful and beautiful. It’s about using what you have, embracing
imperfections, fixing what’s broken, and rejecting the idea that newer is better.

Repairs
Repairing is the process of fixing old clothing, shoes and accessories that are ripped, have holes,
stains or other blemishes. One of the processes is also mending where a variety of materials is
used and one can be as creative and artsy as they feel.

UNPICKING STITCHES
This must be done carefully to keep from damaging the fabric because the fabric will have to be
restitched.

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THREE WAYS YOU CAN UNPICK STICHES

DARNING A HOLE

It is worth darning the

hole, especially if the sweater
was expensive or is a favorite.
Holes can also occur in the
heels of socks; these can be
darned in the same way.

REPAIRING FABRIC UNDER A BUTTON

A button under strain can sometimes pull off a garment. If this happens, a hole will be
made in the fabric,
which to be fixed
before a new
button needs can
be stitched on.

REPAIRING A DAMAGED
BUTTONHOLE
A buttonhole can sometimes rip at the
end, or the stitching on the buttonhole can
come unraveled. When repairing, use a
thread that matches the fabric so the repair
will be invisible.

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MENDING A SPLIT IN A SEAM
A split seam can be very quickly
remedied with the help of some fusible
mending tape and new stitching.

MENDING A TEAR WITH A FUSIBLE PATCH

Tears easily happen to clothing, especially
children’s wear. There are several methods for
mending a tear. Most use a fusible patch of some
kind, which may or may not be seen on the front.

REPAIRING OR REPLACING ELASTIC

Elastic can frequently come unstitched inside

the waistband, or it may lose its stretch and
need to be replaced. Here is the simple way to
reinsert elastic or insert new elastic.

REPAIRING A BROKEN ZIPPER

Zippers can break if they come under too much strain. Sometimes the zipper has to be
removed completely
and a new zipper
inserted. However, if
only a few teeth have
been broken low
down on the zipper
and it can still be
opened sufficiently,
you can make this
repair.

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LEARNING RESOURCES

 https://fleming.ca.uky.edu/files/clothing_repair.pdf
 https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/
LEARNING ACTIVITY/IES
.
Make a 3-5 minutes video presentation, performing mending and
repairs using your old clothes at home. This will serve as 50 points. The
deadline of your presentation will be on November 7, 2021 at 11:59pm.The
link for the submission will be posted in our FB group.

SUMMARY

1. UNPICKING. To take out stitches from (something sewn or knitted).

2. Mending. Things to be repaired by sewing or darning.
3. Repairs. The action of fixing or mending something.

Now you know the difference between Mending and Repairs, Let’s take a look on how to darn
a Hole, Repairing Fabric under a Button, Repairing a damaged buttonhole, Mending a split in a seam,
Mending a Tear with a Fusible Patch, Repairing Or Replacing Elastic, Repairing a Broken Zipper. Each
part of clothes can be mend and repair if the damage is not really bad, you can still utilize your clothes
and make it wonderful by mending and repair it.

REFERENCES
 Lily Fulop (2020), It’s a great time to learn how to mend your clothes.
 https://kleiderly.com/blogs/kleiderly-magazine/what-is-repairing-and-how-does-it-
change-our-closet-and-perspective
 The complete step-by step guide to making your own clothes (Alison Smith) (2012)

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