Hi Jade, YES! Quality has taken a nose dive on t-shirt material. It seems that they manufacture it thinner than in years past. I think this is decent fix though. All the best, Renee

@@ReneeRomeo true, I see uneven threads, more cheaply made but poor quality and, "tissue tee's"

@@ReneeRomeo I literally can read through the most recent t-shirts I've purchased - they are so thin. When a rare "ordinary" weight shirt or fabric comes along it's reason for celebration. Thank you so much for the options - fixing them is inevitable!

@@screeningmimi You're so right!! I just tried scrubbing a stain on my brand new t-shirt dress and created a hole myself. This never used to happen. It doesn't matter how much cash you spend, you'll need to repair them sooner rather than later - ugh! I feel your pain. Renee

@@ReneeRomeo OMG...When you can't even scrub out a stain there is definitely something lacking in the quality!

Hi Kat, Yes!! This is the one that I use all the time. My t-shirt fabrics are awfully thin and this version works best so that you can't notice the repair. Happy to save your t-shirts too! Renee

Thank you.

You're very kinda. I like t8 include things that I would like to know. Please check out my website: www.reneeromeo.com for more!! TY, Renee

You're so sweet! Thank you, Renee

Hi Tatiana, Thank you for the kind words! I've saved so many favorites this way. I hope you didn't get rid of any of your besties before you found me. If you'd like to see more DIY tips, please visit my website for an array of fun projects @ reneeromeo.com. All the best, Renee

@@ReneeRomeo I definitely will check that out! Thanks so much. I love learning but I’m embarrassed to say I just know the basics of sewing. I remember when I was a kid watching my mom make curtains and sofa covers. Now, in my 40’s I wish I had paid more attention. Something to work towards I guess. I’ve had this stitch witchery for years and never used it. When I looked it up I was like 🤯. Oh and that toothpick technique, genius!

@@tati001 Oh - it just takes baby steps. I'll show you how if you follow along. Once you get familiar with your own sewing machine, the door will be wide open for your creativity. Let's have some fun!!

Keira, Oh that's great!! I'm happy to help out with your t-shirts. We all love our pets - even when they mess up our favorite things. I have some chairs in the basement that my kitties love too: reneeromeo.com/2019/03/08/cover-scratches-repair-leather-furniture/ They turned out great too! All the best, Renee

Hi Wednesday, Yes!! Great idea! I also have a t-shirt with beads that get caught up in the seat belt. Fortunately, I haven't ripped any off yet. I think t-shirt fabrics are being made much thinner (thanks technology?) but at least we can save our favorites from the donation pile a little bit longer. All the best with rescuing yours, Renee www.reneeromeo.com (for more fun tips)

Manona779 Mano, Thanks for the critique - I will keep that in mind when I'm editing future videos. I always hope that I give viewers my best! Thank you so much, Renee

The review is found about 10:28, but I only counted 6 repairs shown up close. If possible to add (labeled) pictures to your comments for your viewers, that'd be helpful! I learned to do a circle repair, trimmed with picking shears on lightweight fusible blends well. If the knit is heavy enough, sewing is best. Think sock darning and no knots; don't pull tight. Thanks for the video!

Hi June Berry, Thank you for the kind words! I never caught her show on TV but I can definitely see the resemblance. It must be our Italian heritage shining through! You are very sweet. I hope I helped save a t-shirt (or two) for you too. If you'd like to see more of my DIY videos, please check out my website here: www.reneeromeo.com All the best, Renee

Charleen, So happy to help! Have fun, Renee

Darry, Thank you for the kind word!! With t-shirt fabric getting thinner and thinner, this has saved many of my t-shirts from the donation plie. I hope it dies the same for you! Renee

Thank you so much!!!!

Hi Mahyar, You'll save all of your favorite t-shirts now! Glad to help! Thanks for the kind words, Renee

U Do It, How great is that?! My work behind the scenes is finally paying off! I've repaired so many concert t-shirts this way too - I'm pretty sure all t-shirts are made by the same sorry factory. lol I'm glad I could save more from the donation pile! Thanks for sharing, Renee

Hi Yo Amo mis Amigas, You'll be able to wear it for many years to come! Your repairs will look great too. I love this!! Renee

Aileen, I realized that in the editing too so it's definitely something that I missed. Thanks for the feedback. It helps me do better next time. In the mean time, please check out my website www.reneeromeo.com where I have over 175 video tutorials that may also help you out. Thanks so much, Renee

PJS S, I believe that once a portion of the thread wears out, it unravels and causes a small hole so don't worry about bugs. It's more of a manufacturing issue, I think. Best of luck saving your favorite t-shirts, Renee

Awesome Metal Bands Official, WOW! That just got you a SUBSCRIBE! Hey, thanks - it sure saves all those rock concert t-shirts that we love to wear all the time. I think they'll last a lifetime now! You're very sweet. All the best, Renee

@@ReneeRomeo Thank you very much that's exactly the reason why I found your channel! I've just purchased some supplies so I can now easily mend a few small holes in rock t shirts, my leather jacket is a different story haha lol I really enjoyed the professionalism of your channel :)

@@AwesomeMetalBands You absolutely made my day!!! What's the issue with your leather? I may have a solution for that too... I appreciate your comments so much.

Kamandab, The fabrics they are using today are so much thinner. I also think they're blending them with synthetics si that we have to purchase even more. Lol Best wishes, Renee

Sam, That's a lot of sticky tape! 😳

HI Jamie, Sorry about that. It's just a wetting of the fingers and rolling the knot between your fingers. I hope that makes sense. All the best, Renee

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Nancy, Nearly everything is made so cheaply today. I have had the same struggle! I have a feeling that our favorite t-shirts will be mostly repairs - at some point in the near future. I sure do miss quality! At least this is a way to preserve what we like a little longer. All the best, Renee

I hope I saved your fave from the donation pile! Renee

1MollJ, Yes, that's exactly right. You've got to love kitties though! Best wishes for a perfect repair! Renee

Haha I just bought one at goodwill - 3 holes.

Eldred Emil, I would try the iron-on patch for your repair. You can get them in a rainbow of colors - to match. Try making it 1/8" larger than the cigarette hole and it'll work great! I'm glad to save another favorite shirt. All the best, Renee

Looking for the exact same fix a year later. When they added in the chemical to make a cigarette go out, rather than burn down a house... The cherry seems to fall off much easier, lot of good that did. So, my favorite Pride t-shirt has one at the bottom and it burnt the edges brown. So, I'll have to cut that away, make it larger, and then patch it.

What I was trying to say is, thanks for asking the question!

Golden Garbage. If you get one of the iron-on producst and apply it on the back side the 'hole', you will prevent it from unraveling and going all the way through. It'll work great. Thanks for the great question! All the best, Renee

And... if your t-shirts aren't as white as they once were, check this video out: reneeromeo.com/2017/07/27/how-to-whiten-yellowed-clothes-and-linens/. It really works! Renee

Renee Romeo thanks

Ollie s, So happy to help out! Flannel is a favorite of mine too. Thanks for the kind words, Renee

H h, Great idea! Renee

Julie Marie P. C C, It can be fusible interfacing or stitch witchery or heat and bond. I hope this helps. Let me know otherwise, Renee

Interfacing. You can find it atany Walmart or fabric store. Best wishes, Renee

Cole S, Sorry about that. I really feel that all of them more or less worked. Just do what you feel most comfortable doing. Renee

Hi Derek, Absolutely! They're getting thinner and thinner and mixed with who-knows-what kind of synthetic. I've seen holes in mine after only one washing so this is the perfect fix to keep them hanging around for awhile. I hope you saved a great concert t-shirt with this! All the best, Renee

nocolo 123, Any fabric store will have it but I've also seen it in the fabric section of walmart. Best wishes! Renee

Nancy, I had to do this on my sequin t-shirt because it would have made me sad to use it as a dust rag. I have darned socks - which is pretty much the same procedure as using a needle and thread on a t-shirt. I find that darned areas don't hold up well to foot traffic and don't try to do that anymore. I have a friend in Italy that does beautiful tatting (I had to look it up). I find that I don't have patience for it though. She makes beautiful tablecloths. Don't eve get me started on my Rowenta iron! 💖 Thanks again! Have a great weekend, Renee

Thank god you get me, can you imagine if you did not, I would have to learn to spell. Now you got me curious, what about the Rowenta? You know it is kind of a shame that not a lot of people know how to do the great arts of their time. Such as Knitting, crocheting, Tatting and such. I cake decorated for about 9 years and it is an art but, when you do it all day it takes the fun out. ONE Thing about youtube is that you can find just about anything on it. I watch a girl named April Wilkerson she makes things in wood, building a shop right now. Astars place is a florist also aromatherapy with oils, she's fun to watch because she is trying to tell you so much in such a short time that she stutters, and after a while you get kind of jumpy too. P Allen Smith and Robeson design. I like to see what is new in design because I also do upholstery. Since I have retired I like to try new things and watching you makes my day. We can share ideas and that is good,I also like the idea of watching you, I learn better from watching.

Nancy, I know exactly what you mean about doing the same thing for so long - it gets boring! That's why I try to do something different everyday. I started today out with producing a video, then went and got a yard of topsoil (that's next week's video) and now I feel like doing a little gardening. I mix it up. I actually met April Wilkerson last March at a Woodworker's conference. She's really fun. I'll have to check out the others and see what they're up to. It's a great community on KZfaq. You can always seem to find what you're looking for. You make my day with your great comments!

I have to confess that I do quite a bit of this. I have a favorite pair of work around the house jeans that I've repaired numerous times - there's more of my darning on the knees than original denim - I finally had to put a patch in one area. I have a baja hoodie that belonged to one of my younger brothers that I snagged from the Goodwill bag nearly 30 years ago that I have had to darn several times (it's soooo comfortable). And yes, I have at least a half dozen pair of dress socks in the drawer that have been darned. LOL

Mark, My husband has SEVERAL favorite T's that he won't let me recycle or throw away. He claims they're finally "lived-in" - lol. No choice on my end. I really don't want him walking around looking like... well, you can fill in the blank! 😝 I'm glad you already had the skills to keep wearing all your favorite clothes! Stay comfortable my friend. Renee

Hi Chris, Good or bad? I'm always trying to improve... Renee

@@ReneeRomeo good info just was so much that it was overwhelming.

@@chrisleal8459 Point taken. Thank you for the feedback. I'll work on it. Renee

Allen, Agreed. The sewing option works perfectly though. Renee

Mrs. M.,Thank you for the feedback. Renee

Koran, I hope I saved at least one of your favorite T-shirts!! Renee

Sorry about that. Just trying to help.