Sewing Advice Needed... Please Help (1 Viewer)

[JJ]

What sort of stitching should I use to repair these underpants (M&S)?

They are less than 25 years old.

I will be doing it by hand as I don't have a sewing machine.

No rush as I do have a spare pair...

JJ

 

[mike mcglynn]

I should think a rufty tufty camper like you JJ would have gone commando or thatched a pair of undercrackers from banana leaves.

 

[xgx]

Stapler ...

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[buttons]

I would leave well alone and stay cool and trendy. Have you not seen all these jeans with holes in lately....

 

[JJ]

thatched a pair of undercrackers from banana leaves

Never thought of that...

But no banana trees on QMJ.


JJ

 

[mike mcglynn]

Well, yes we have no bananas WHAT ABOUT fig leaves.

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[JJ]

WHAT ABOUT fig leaves.

Sorted!

Will have plenty of those in due course.

Thanks for your help...

(I still want to repair my pants though. Waste not, want not.)


JJ

 

[bobandjanie]

How's that for luck, when you purchased those M & S were the best money could buy, unlike what they sell today but they would have had a 25 year guarantee just need to find the receipt. Bob.

 

[Southdowners]

Perhaps you could liven them up a bit by adding brightly coloured insertions at the leg seam! How about heavyweight corduroy in shocking pink? You'll need to use a heavy gauge darning needle and string or fuse wire - you'll get years more of wear out of them...

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[Podney]

Option 1. Use fine fishing line...should last another 25 years
2. Stick on a patch with glue.....remember to remove prior to gluing or your goolies may get stuck.
3. Take them back and demand a replacement........you may be removed to the local loony bin.
4.Advertise for a young nyphomaniac to come and mend your pants.........she might kill you but probably worth the effort.
5. Buy a new pair and ask Jim to have a whip round for you at Peterborough.
6. Give up.......go and plant some lettuces
Good luck.

 

[movan]

Just wear them on your head with your ears through the holes ... won't help your private bits but would make you very interesting to the locals.

 

[snailtrailer]

Now what about a little crochet border? You could use matching yarn or go for a complete contrast. See my thread "Learn to Crochet?" The border could be attached using blanket stitch or herringbone. If you like I could start another thread on How to do embroidery.

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[two]

I used staples for sewing 50 years ago. In this case you'd need not to wriggle too much when seated. Else use gaffer tape.

 

[cornish boy]

Sikaflex 298 - bedding compound...

 

[Anthea M]

They make great dusters!!!!

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[Vanderek]

Put them on eBay..I bet they sell

 

[trophychap]

Sadly, gaffer tape does not wash too successfully but is more hard wearing than masking tape or the old fashioned slightly stretchy electrical insulating tape. As soon as you start making stitch holes in the elastic which should be entirely contained within the confines of the waistband, it will commence disintegration at an alarming rate.

If however you entirely remove the parts that once were stretchy you could re-purpose the garment as a lovely soft polishing cloth either for shoes, furniture or indeed one's Classic Hymer.

 

[Minxy]

I should think these are the most appropriate and easiest things to use ... no danger of them coming undone and sticking you in your ... leeks and sprouts!

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[JJ]

Now what about a little crochet border? You could use matching yarn or go for a complete contrast. See my thread "Learn to Crochet?" The border could be attached using blanket stitch or herringbone. If you like I could start another thread on How to do embroidery.

At last... a sensible answer...


JJ

 

[SuperMike]

Underpants, pray tell, what are underpants ? What do they do ?

 

[Robert Clark]

They make great dusters!!!!

Would you want JJ’s old undies flicked around your nick nack’s ?

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[Anthea M]

Would you want JJ’s old undies flicked around your nick nack’s ?

Eek perhaps not!!!

 

[Minxy]

Would you want JJ’s old undies flicked around your nick nack’s ?

That's what I was thinking ... I wouldn't go near them with a barge pole!

 

[Chrysalis]

You’ve had lots of silly suggestions JJ (except from Pamela )

I think the only sensible solution is this...

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[Minxy]

View attachment 225932 You’ve had lots of silly suggestions JJ (except from Pamela )

I think the only sensible solution is this...

Is that to use to tape the knickers up ... or instead of them!

 

[Reallyretired]

I gave it a funny but then thought, I have met JJ, he could be serious

 

[jockaneezer]

You sure you don't know how to sew, my people say you've got previous ?

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[JJ]

Underpants, pray tell, what are underpants? What do they do?

They are items of clothing used by folk who have a sound knowledge of comedy and are able to fully appreciate the genius of the Famous Funster Funny Man, Sir Old Mo...

They prevent disasters if one laughes too much and runs the risk of a liquid accident.


JJ

 

[JJ]

They make great dusters!!!!

What's a "duster"?

What are they for?


JJ

 

[Reallyretired]

I think dusters are one of those womens problems like ironing we dont like to talk about.

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