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Old December 15th 04, 05:00 PM
Valkyrie
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I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30 somethings on
my list. It seems there's always talk among my sons group that finding a
needle to sew on a button or make a quick fix is a problem. I have some of
those little metal lunch boxes and I'm going to put the stuff in those. I
think I have a pretty good list for contents but I'd like input from the
group, incase I forgot something and any good ideas I didn't think of. This
is just for quick fix/mends and such. Your idea lists would be appreciated.
Some of the things I have so far:

packets of assorted buttons
Stitch Witch tape
assorted threads (what colors?)
packets of needles
safety pins
thimble
assorted elastic
small scissors
that plastic thingy use to fish/pull elastic

Any additions you can think of?

Val


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Old December 15th 04, 05:34 PM
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Valkyrie wrote:
I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30 somethings on
my list.


assorted threads (what colors?)


black, red, medium blue, white, medium green, medium orange or a yellow

liz young
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Old December 15th 04, 05:55 PM
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gray too
used to be a special type of safety pin that had a
little sort of bump in it that would work in holding
a button on temporarliy. They are handy. Clothilde
used to sell something called rescue tape that was handy too.
nice gift idea.
Taria

Elizabeth Young wrote:

Valkyrie wrote:

I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30
somethings on my list.



assorted threads (what colors?)



black, red, medium blue, white, medium green, medium orange or a yellow

liz young


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Old December 15th 04, 08:01 PM
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iron on patchs
Masha

On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:55:09 GMT, taria
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gray too
used to be a special type of safety pin that had a
little sort of bump in it that would work in holding
a button on temporarliy. They are handy. Clothilde
used to sell something called rescue tape that was handy too.
nice gift idea.
Taria

Elizabeth Young wrote:

Valkyrie wrote:

I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30
somethings on my list.



assorted threads (what colors?)



black, red, medium blue, white, medium green, medium orange or a yellow

liz young


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Old December 15th 04, 08:10 PM
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Elizabeth Young wrote:
Valkyrie wrote:

I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30
somethings on my list.



assorted threads (what colors?)



black, red, medium blue, white, medium green, medium orange or a yellow

liz young

gray, tan, brown too. I think someone mentioned iron on patches too.
Maybe a needle threader too? And some assorted colors (optional, of
course) stick-on Velcro bits.
~handmaiden
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Old December 15th 04, 09:28 PM
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On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:00:02 -0800, "Valkyrie"
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assorted threads (what colors?)


Black, white, mid-grey or khaki thread - this is only for short-term
repairs, not for making.

Strong button thread.

Carpet thread (Barbour's linen, or similar)

Needle threader

Spring stopper toggle for anorak cords.

Couple of D rings / split rings -- hander for repairing bag straps.

Tube of seam proofer (If they're an outdoor walker sort of person)
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Old December 15th 04, 10:28 PM
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a stitch ripper would be helpful.
















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Old December 15th 04, 11:32 PM
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Valkyrie wrote:

I am putting together some sewing boxes for a few of the 20-30 somethings on
my list. It seems there's always talk among my sons group that finding a
needle to sew on a button or make a quick fix is a problem. I have some of
those little metal lunch boxes and I'm going to put the stuff in those. I
think I have a pretty good list for contents but I'd like input from the
group, incase I forgot something and any good ideas I didn't think of. This
is just for quick fix/mends and such. Your idea lists would be appreciated.
Some of the things I have so far:

packets of assorted buttons
Stitch Witch tape
assorted threads (what colors?)
packets of needles
safety pins
thimble
assorted elastic
small scissors
that plastic thingy use to fish/pull elastic

Any additions you can think of?

Val



I'd use crewel needles because they have large eyes for easy threading.

What about a bit of iron-on interfacing for weird on-the-go repairs (a
male friend of mine is a clown and his costumes are almost completely
lined with I-O I'facing where he's done tumbling and ripped the fabric,
then repaired it!) =:-0

Also, what about a sheet of 'Tips for the Unsewist'?

We could all contribute and you could type them up to duplicate for each
kit.

For example:

*Always* take the time to repair holes in socks and knitted T-shirts -
they'll get a lot bigger in no time at all!

Use pins to hold the edges together: it's much more efficient and a lot
quicker in the end.

Make your stitches as small and even as you can: you'll get a better
mend and it will be less noticeable.

When sewing on buttons, make sure you sew at least six stitches into
each hole or you risk the button falling off again.

When using an iron-on fixer, *test* the iron's heat on an inconspicuous
piece of the fabric (eg, inside seam allowance). You need to have your
iron as hot as the fabric can stand, but not so hot it will melt.

Do not use safety pins to repair a split crotch seam! Common sense
should tell you why!

An ordinary office stapler can tack up a trouser hem at a pinch. If you
don't get around to repairing it correctly, however, the staples will
eventually rip holes in all your socks.

The best way to repair a split seam is to sew it again (ie along the
seam line).

The best way to repair a hole is to patch it. You can do this easily by
ironing on a bit of interfacing on the inside. Or, you might pull off
the pocket to make a patch in a pinch.

--
Trish {|:-} Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Old December 16th 04, 03:46 AM
Larry Jaques
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On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:28:34 +0000, Andy Dingley
calmly ranted:

On Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:00:02 -0800, "Valkyrie"
wrote:

assorted threads (what colors?)


Black, white, mid-grey or khaki thread - this is only for short-term
repairs, not for making.

Strong button thread.

Carpet thread (Barbour's linen, or similar)

Needle threader

Spring stopper toggle for anorak cords.

Couple of D rings / split rings -- hander for repairing bag straps.

Tube of seam proofer (If they're an outdoor walker sort of person)


Add a package of large needles (a sailcloth needle set is less than a
buck at Walmart), a seam ripper, and a better pair of scissors which
_are_to_remain_in_the_kit_,_period_!



P.S: Hi, Andy. Fancy seeing you over here, too. I picked up a Consew
210 this past week and it's heavy duty. It'll work fine for my glare
guards and anything else I put to it. $300 for the machine, table
motor, lamp, extra bobbins, binding adapter, some extra feet, and
delivered all set up for me here at the house. I love old iron.

--
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Old December 16th 04, 04:35 AM
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I just asked my DS what he thought would be necessary, he said your list
sounds great. His selection of thread is: navy, dark gray, tan, khaki,
brown for slacks and white, off white, blue and lt gray for shirts.
Then he asked if he was receiving himself. I told him I'll give it some
thought. Maybe I could copy your idea since his job requires he travel
about 55-65% of the time.
Emily


 




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