How to mend torn clothes to make them look good: a collection of popular repair techniques from all over the internet
In the past 10 days, discussions about "clothes repair" have soared across the Internet, especially creative repair methods, which have become a hot topic on social platforms. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet to sort out the most practical clothing repair techniques for you, and attach structured data for reference.
1. Ranking of hot patching topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embroidery repair method | 985,000 | Xiaohongshu/Douyin |
| 2 | Creative patches for ripped jeans | 762,000 | Weibo/Bilibili |
| 3 | Invisible patching techniques | 658,000 | Zhihu/Baidu know |
| 4 | 2D style patch | 534,000 | Douyin/Kuaishou |
| 5 | Recommended environmentally friendly repair materials | 421,000 | Xiaohongshu/Douban |
2. Detailed explanation of the five most popular repair methods
1.Embroidery repair method: This is the hottest repair method recently, especially suitable for cotton and linen clothing. According to data from Xiaohongshu, butterflies, flowers and geometric patterns are the three most popular embroidery styles.
2.creative patch method: Douyin data shows that the average number of likes for creative patch videos on ripped jeans exceeds 50,000. Metallic patches and cartoon pattern patches are most popular among young people.
3.invisible repair method: Three invisible repair methods recommended by Zhihu’s highly praised answers: lining repair method, same-color thread darning method and hot melt glue repair method, which are especially suitable for business attire and valuable clothing.
4.Two-dimensional style repair: Bilibili data shows that animation character patch tutorials generally have more than 100,000 views. A common practice is to design the holes to have a "combat damage" effect.
5.Environmentally friendly material repair: The environmentally friendly materials hotly discussed by the Douban group include: patches repurposed from old clothes, natural plant-dyed repair threads, and degradable hot melt adhesive.
3. The best repair solution for clothes made of different materials
| Material type | Recommended repair methods | difficulty index | Tools required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton/linen | Embroidery repair | ★★★ | Embroidery needles, embroidery thread |
| denim | creative patch | ★★☆ | patch cloth, super glue |
| wool | darning | ★★★★ | Crochet hook, wool of the same color |
| silk | Invisible patch | ★★★★★ | Very fine needle, silk thread |
| chemical fiber | hot melt repair | ★★☆ | hot melt glue gun |
4. Hot-selling list of repair tools on the entire network
According to the sales data of Taobao and JD.com in the past seven days, the sales of patching tools have increased significantly:
| Tool name | price range | sales growth rate | Popular brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifunctional repair sewing box | 15-30 yuan | 320% | March 3rd, cherry blossoms |
| Creative patches | 5-20 yuan | 450% | Patch Magic |
| Mini hot melt glue gun | 25-50 yuan | 280% | Deli, morning light |
| Embroidery Beginner Kit | 30-80 yuan | 380% | DMC、Anchor |
5. Five practical tips shared by patch experts
1. Clean the clothes before repairing to avoid stains that will become more difficult to deal with after they solidify.
2. For knitted clothing, use a needle one size smaller than the original thread when repairing to avoid expanding the hole.
3. When repairing denim, apply a layer of clear nail polish on the back of the patch to prevent fuzzing at the edges.
4. When choosing the color of the repair line, you can choose a color that is slightly darker than the original fabric, so that the repair effect is more natural.
5. When repairing complex patterns, you can first draw the outline on the fabric with an erasable pen, and then gently erase it after the repair is completed.
6. Maintenance suggestions after repair
According to the advice of many clothing experts, repaired clothing requires special care:
1. It is best to wash the repaired area by hand, avoid machine washing and strong pulling.
2. Iron the embroidered repaired clothing from the inside out to avoid damaging the luster of the embroidery thread.
3. Turn the clothes inside out when using patches to reduce wear on the edges of the patches.
4. Avoid high-temperature ironing and exposure to the sun for clothing repaired with hot melt adhesive.
5. Wool darned clothes should be laid flat to dry to prevent deformation.
Through these popular repair methods and techniques, you can not only give worn-out clothes a new lease of life, but also show off your unique fashion sense. Recently, more and more people have begun to share their repair works on social platforms, and "sustainable fashion" is becoming a new trend.
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