A mending job to keep a well loved pair of carpenter’s overalls in use a little longer.
These were originally well made workmen’s overalls but have seen a lot of action.
Under – patched holes will see these overalls work another day.
I under-patched the larger tears by hand stitching around the perimeter and then machine zig zagging over the middle.
A smaller patch on the outside.
Some smaller holes were patched on the outside, but this presents a further issue as the extra thickness is on the outside and actually wears easier than something sewn behind the repair area. I’ve just finished the same sort of mending on another pair owned by the same gentleman. Since these garments are service items, the end result is more for function than fashion. I do like to help those items that can be repaired and see continued use rather than be destined for the landfill.
Love Heather
