Want to do something a bit different with your mending? Try covering holes to with embroidery in the shape of moths or butterflies.
We have found Sulky is great for this. Sulky is a water soluble stabiliser which can be drawn on and stuck to fabric. When the stitches are completed, the stabiliser can easily be washed away. For more information on water soluble stabiliser and its applications 10 Water-Soluble Stabilizer Questions Answered
Yvonne made these beautiful moths and butterflies to cover some rips. We were inspired by Anna on Instagram as Minkypink, especially her coat she is adding moths to cover the holes. Of course any design can be drawn on the water soluable stabiliser. You can also buy stick and stitch designs on Etsy.
Using water soluble stabiliser to cover over rips or marks:
- Test that your embroidery thread is colourfast. Dip a piece in water and then put it on a bit of white kitchen roll.
- Trace the your pattern (in this case moth) onto the water soluble water soluble stabiliser.
- Peel the backing off the stabiliser and stick it over the rip. (If the rip is big you could stick a bit of polycotton on the inside using a glue stick or wundaweb)
- Stitch the design using the lines on the stabiliser as a guide.
- Slosh the item in warm water for a minute (or dab away the remaining stabiliser with water). This removes the stabiliser and leaves the beautiful sewn embroidery in place.
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