I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.
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I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.
The courtesy tailoring on a #kimono is the 'tomo eri' - the collar's friend. It's a piece half the length of the main collar which covers it and takes the wear and tear and can be removed or replaced. I add a little extra something - the fold of spare fabric hidden in the collar, that stiffens it, and also is there for repair. #sewing
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I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.
The courtesy tailoring on a #kimono is the 'tomo eri' - the collar's friend. It's a piece half the length of the main collar which covers it and takes the wear and tear and can be removed or replaced. I add a little extra something - the fold of spare fabric hidden in the collar, that stiffens it, and also is there for repair. #sewing
I always think that the idea of adding a little something that will help the wearer extend the life and use of a garment is an act of affection, to the future owner, and to the planet.
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I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.
The courtesy tailoring on a #kimono is the 'tomo eri' - the collar's friend. It's a piece half the length of the main collar which covers it and takes the wear and tear and can be removed or replaced. I add a little extra something - the fold of spare fabric hidden in the collar, that stiffens it, and also is there for repair. #sewing
@Remittancegirl I enjoy the tidbits of knowledge that you pass on! It's important to always remain teachable. Thank you.
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I always loved what I call 'courtesy' tailoring: the spare buttons on the inside, the easily unpicked and resewn hem, the bra-strap tie on an evening gown, etc.
The courtesy tailoring on a #kimono is the 'tomo eri' - the collar's friend. It's a piece half the length of the main collar which covers it and takes the wear and tear and can be removed or replaced. I add a little extra something - the fold of spare fabric hidden in the collar, that stiffens it, and also is there for repair. #sewing
I remember watching a very wizened old tailor in Ho Chi Minh City sew an extra piece of the woven fabric of a suit into the inside jacket pocket.
Invisible mending techniques used to be very, very common in Asia, and you need a generous piece of the same fabric to weave it into place to cover a hole or tear.
I am sure he's passed on now, but that little act lives on in me.
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@Remittancegirl I enjoy the tidbits of knowledge that you pass on! It's important to always remain teachable. Thank you.
@pg1958 I'm just hoping other sewists will dream up their own personal ways for passing on a garment that can be mended.
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@spacehobo That's so sad!
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@spacehobo Yes!!!
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@tompearce49 Me too. That's wonderful. I must admit, I have seen that on a very high-end cardigan. Along with a couple of replacement buttons.
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@tompearce49 Me too. That's wonderful. I must admit, I have seen that on a very high-end cardigan. Along with a couple of replacement buttons.
I have seen this too, and the replacement buttons, yes! Those buttons used to be pretty standard. The yarn, not so much, but in good clothes: yes!
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