{"id":32423,"date":"2022-11-19T09:55:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T14:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=32423"},"modified":"2022-11-19T11:33:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T16:33:57","slug":"salvage-damaged-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/salvage-damaged-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Salvage Damaged Clothing:  Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32430 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-150x126.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/How-to-Salvage-Damaged-Clothing-Tips-and-Tricks-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Getting rid of clothing may be hard to do when the garment is fairly new or it's an article of clothing you really like. &nbsp;Sometimes it takes time and luck to find clothing that looks fantastic on you and fits well so you may really want to avoid throwing it away. With a little creativity and some basic sewing knowledge, you can salvage damaged clothing and even enhance the way your clothes look. &nbsp;Use these <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-tips-tools-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sewing tips<\/a> to get you started and back into the clothes you\u2019d rather not throw away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"Salvage Damaged Clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32486 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-500x400.jpg\" alt=\"Salvage Damaged Clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_386231179.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Holes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes a small hole in an article of clothing can suddenly appear without you ever knowing how, or why, it got there. &nbsp;Often, a tiny hole in a garment is barely visible, but a hole barely there is still a hole that can detract from the appearance of a blouse or a pair of slacks. &nbsp;To cover the open area and add some glitz to the garment at the same time, apply a spot of fabric glue to the back of a rhinestone and glue the shiny stone over the hole. &nbsp;Rhinestones look fabulous on satin and on denim jeans. &nbsp;After gluing the rhinestone in place, add additional rhinestones to the garment to create a design, if you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large Holes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutting pants at or above the knee with a pair of scissors can easily eliminate large holes that appear in the bottom area of the pants. &nbsp;After removing the damaged area, you can then hem the pants. Consider trimming the pants with a piece of decorative trim while you\u2019re at it. &nbsp;Although the pants will be shorter, you will still be able to wear them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32426 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/334;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-500x334.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_440256988.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frayed Sleeves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the edges of the sleeves on a long-sleeved shirt are no longer fit to be worn, make the sleeves shorter to eliminate the unsightly frayed edges. &nbsp;Hem the edge of the altered sleeves to create a clean finish. &nbsp;Wear the shirt under a sweater if you prefer long sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"486\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-500x486.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32425 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-500x486.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/486;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-500x486.jpg\" alt=\"salvage damaged clothing\" class=\"wp-image-32425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-500x486.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-768x746.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/shutterstock_207521944.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stains and Worn Out Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where the stained or worn-out area is located, sewing an appliqu\u00e9 over the damaged area can be an excellent way to make a garment wearable again. &nbsp;Position your appliqu\u00e9 directly over the stained or worn-out area and sew the appliqu\u00e9 on with a needle and thread that matches the edges of the appliqu\u00e9. &nbsp;Note that some appliqu\u00e9s can be sewn on while others can be applied using a warm iron. &nbsp;Shop for the appliqu\u00e9 that best suits your needs and desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a complete tutorial on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-applique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make An Appliqu\u00e9<\/a>, please check out this link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9bW52iPY1D\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/make-applique\/\">How to Make An Appliqu\u00e9<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; 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