How to cover a tiny hole with embroidery
French knots, a woven wheel or a satin-stitch shape.
Step by step
- Back the hole with a scrap of lightweight fabric so stitches have something to grip.
- Cover it with a cluster of French knots, a woven wheel, or a satin-stitch leaf or star.
- Best for holes under about 6 mm, like moth holes or a small burn.
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How to Repair a Hole With the Buttonhole Stitch | Visible Mending Embroidery Tutorial (3:44)
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