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Fixing pull in poly/crepe

fabricholic | Posted in General Discussion on

Hi everyone,

My friend just got a suit from another friend and it fits perfect. There is one problem. On the sleeve there is a horizonal pull. Is there any way this can be fixed? It is beautiful otherwise and she is so excited about it. Please help her. She wants to wear tomorrow.

Marcy

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  1. Alexandra | | #1

    Is it the loop you need to hid or is there a line of pull?  You can snag the loop from the wrong side with a fine crochet hook and pull it to the wrong side, I do this all the time with small pulls in sweaters and fabric.  But if the pull has left a line you could try to ease the thread back to its natural place with a pin or needle.  I admit this is rather difficult, also depends on how big the pull is.  OR you could sew some trim around each sleeve to cover it up.  Good luck.

    1. fabricholic | | #3

      Thanks Alexandra. I knew about pulling the loop down, but didn't know about a line of pull.Marcy

      Edited 2/22/2007 1:21 pm ET by fabricholic

  2. user-51823 | | #2

    find the loop and just work it and ease it along to relieve the pressure.
    if you can't see a loop, emergency measure is to follow the pulled thread to the seam and clip it-- just that one-- and ease it back. use your fingers (clean clean clean) and a needle to coax it along.

    1. fabricholic | | #4

      Thanks MSM-S,We will see if she can work it smooth after cutting that one thread. I told her, like the television commercial, "I had people". She wants people. I knew you all wouldn't fail me.Marcy

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