Lovie Repair Emergency Advice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS actually does mind the 2 holes in his blanket (his only comfort item). In fact, it has created extra surface area for him to twiddle the material which he loves to do.

I would try to see what happens if you just left it alone.

"does not mind" ^^ sorry for the confusion.

[Anonymous]

First I’d try darning - so using thread and a sewing needle to weave a patch. If the hole is the size of a dime, the woven area would be maybe the size of a nickel - so you are sewing on intact parts of the cloth. I would do this anyway to avoid further damage. You can even draw an outline around the hole so the shape of the darn is a triangle or a heart or whatever. If you do a patch, that can also be a cute shape. As others have said, stitch the patch and avoid using the iron-on patches for this.

[Anonymous]

Ok DCUM! You gave me the confidence to pick up our little sewing kit and just sew it up. It isn't super pretty (definitely puckered, especially on the worst one which was three sides of a square rip, but the holes are closed and there aren't any loose threads. He's not the type to pull at the knots, he was VERY sad about the holes and is VERY happy they are gone so he's being gentle with it.

I am considering adding a couple blankets int he same fabric to add to his collection and spread out the 'love'.

We have an expert seamstress grandparent that usually handles this for us but she's in a different state and its a pandemic! She may take my stitches out and fix it for real when we see her again!

[Anonymous]

Google “darning a hole in fabric” and a few YouTube videos will come up. Good luck!