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It can be nice to, for example, take 1 strand of metallic thread together with 2-4 strands of another ordinary colour. It is a little easier to work with, but gives a nice effect. Here are pictures of some embroidery repairs where metallic thread has been used alone, or mixed in with cotton thread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the jeans in picture 5, the metallic thread on the right leg is mixed with a cotton thread in a similar colour. 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By stretching the worn garment over a hoop with approximately the same tension as when you wear it, you will more easily achieve a smooth and neat end result, whether you are darning, stitching sashiko, patching, or decorating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe smallest embroidery hoops are particularly suitable for inside sleeves or trouser legs where access can be difficult. I like to unpick trouser legs when I'm doing a somewhat extensive repair. If you have a sewing machine and a good seam ripper, it's often quicker to unpick and re-sew than to fumble inside a leg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are repairing with a patch as reinforcement on the inside, the patch can be slightly larger than the hoop, so you can secure it by placing it between the hoop and the garment. The extra material can be trimmed off afterwards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn embroidery hoop used for repair can be reused again and again, making it a good investment!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zhecheng Lida Essential","offers":[{"title":"7.5 cm","offer_id":34604329304109,"sku":"HOOPW8340-0008","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 cm","offer_id":34604329271341,"sku":"HOOPW8340-0010","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"12.5 cm","offer_id":34701085409325,"sku":"HOOPW8340-0013","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 cm","offer_id":39931552923693,"sku":"HOOP8340-00015","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":39756146114605,"sku":"HOOP8340-00020","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/6927\/2621\/products\/DSC1522_DxO.jpg?v=1647528168"},{"product_id":"stoppenal-for-garn-str-14-18","title":"Needle, darning needle yarn, yarn darners","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn James offers very high-quality needles made in England, for many different uses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese needles are long and thick, making them particularly well-suited for darning and repairing slightly thick knitwear. 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