The Simplest Way to Repair Small Holes on Shirts

Holes on shirts can be a frustrating issue, but fear not! With the right techniques, you can easily repair small holes and extend the life of your favorite garments. Read on to learn how to effectively mend those pesky pinholes.

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What causes pinholes on shirts?

Pinholes are often caused by friction, improper washing, or even moths. These tiny holes can make your shirts look worn out and old before their time. Understanding the root cause can help prevent future damage.

Materials needed for repairing small holes

To repair small holes on shirts, you will need a few basic materials:

 

Step-by-step guide to repairing small holes

Follow these steps to repair small holes (holes up to about five millimeters) on your shirts:

  1. Set the iron to the cotton setting and preheat
  2. Cut the Fusible Bonding Web into a circle about the size of a dime. I usually cut it into a square and round the edges as best as I can. Use the  Fusible Bonding Web (White) for light colored shirts and use the Fusible Bonding Web (Black) for the dark colored shirts.
  3. Cut the Cut Away Permanent Stabilizer into a small 1 inch square. Use the Cut Away Permanent Stabilizer (White) for the light colored shirts and use the  Cut Away Permanent Stabilizer (Black) for the dark colored shirts
  4. Lay out the shirt inside out on the Ironing Board or a towel. Be sure the shirt is inside out and you are doing all this on the inside of the shirt and not the outside. You don't want this patch showing.
  5. Using a Spray Bottle spray water over the area where the hole is. Try to smoosh the hole together as well as possible without bunching the fabric. Depending on the hole there might be frayed strings around it that can fill in the hole a bit. If it doesn't that's fine as the patch will go over it but it is best when it does as it will be even less noticeable the more it is filled in.
  6. Place the Fusible Bonding Web that you cut into a circle over the hole and then place the Cut Away Permanent Stabilizer that you cut into a square over that.
  7. Place an old t-shirt you don't need or similar fabric rag over all that, being careful not to move any of it out of place. This is so you don't scorch or stain the shirt you're trying to repair.
  8. Spray water over the old t-shirt or rag where your iron will rest when place upon it.
  9. Place the iron over it for about 12 seconds.
  10. On the other (front) side of the shirt, try to fill in the hole with any frayed strings that might be around the hole. 
  11. Place the old t-shirt or rag over the hole area. 
  12. Place the iron over the hole area on the front side of the shirt for another 12 seconds.
  13. Wait for it to dry and then trim off the excess Cut Away Permanent Stabilizer with scissors.
  14. You can clean up the frayed bits of the hole on the front side of the shirt by lighting running a Electrolux Rechargeable Fabric Shaver over it.
  15. Wash the shirt and wear it with pride! The hole should not spread further and skin will not show through it.



Tips for preventing future pinholes

To prevent pinholes from forming in the future, consider the following tips:

    • Avoid washing shirts in hot water or using harsh detergents.
    • Store clothing in airtight containers to protect them from moths.
    • Rotate your clothing to prevent excessive wear on specific garments.

By following these simple steps and tips, you can easily repair small holes on your shirts and keep them looking fresh and new for longer. Don't let the holes get you down - with a little bit of effort, your shirts can be as good as new! 

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Check out my other blogs Cleaning Stained White Shirts and Cleaning Stained Colored Shirts

 

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