How to Fix a Split Seam on Shirt Sleeves

Introduzione

We are going to learn how to fix a sleeve on an article of clothing. If the sleeve seam of your favorite shirt has come undone, follow this guide to secure the seam, and continue to wear your shirt!

This repair can be done by hand or with a sewing machine, but this guide demonstrates how to repair the seam by hand sewing.

Be careful when using sewing pins and needles. They are sharp and will hurt if you get stuck or poke your fingers. Use a sewing thimble to protect yourself from needle pricks.

Happy fixing!

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Passo 1 How to Fix a Split Seam on Shirt Sleeves

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Insert the holding pin downward through the fabric.
Insert the holding pin back over the fabric in an upward direction.
Be cautious as it is possible you may prick yourself if you hold it incorrectly.
Ensure that both holding pins are inserted in place to hold the fold.
Tie a knot at the end of your thread. We do this so that when you begin to sew, it does not weave out of its initial start.

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Passo 2

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Insert the sewing needle downward at the top of seam.
Insert the needle upward, towards you.
You can use your fingertips to help you pull the thread upward. You want to do this in a slow motion so that you do not risk tugging the initial thread too aggressively.

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Passo 3

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Reinsert the needle through the initial start of your hem.
Insert the needle upward, once more, through the second pierce you made.
This allows your thread to secure in place and creates the hemmed illusion.
You will repeat both the steps in the same order until you reach the end of your hem.

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Passo 4

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Repeat the directions in Step 3 to finalize the threading portion.
As you reach the final hemming point, you will have remaining thread.

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Passo 5

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Now that you identified your remaining thread, you will cut the thread at the tip of the needle. Again, handle carefully to avoid any finger puncture.
Grab both ends of the thread and bring together to form a halfway loop.
Tie a double knot tightly. Imagine you are tying a shoelace but only halfway.
You'll pull the knot tightly to secure in place.

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Passo 6

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After tying the knot, take the fabric scissors and cut off excess thread closest to the formed knot.
Repeat the last step for the excess thread at the initial sewing starting point.
You have completed your sleeve threading.

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Conclusione

Once you have selected your thread color (to match your article of clothing), you may begin the steps accordingly. The steps are repetitive from the beginning of your first sew, until the end.