Can you re-stitch swimwear

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Plump82 · 02/06/2023 20:34

I bought a bandeau bikini top and have noticed today that some of the stitching is coming away.
The shop I bought it from have said I can return it for a replacement but it's saying low stock so I'm worried it goes out of stock between me sending it back and them receiving it.
So my question is, would this be able to be re-stitched/ re-enforced as they're offering me a partial refund.

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ChopperC110P · 02/06/2023 21:45

You can, but the fabric looks quite mangled and so it would probably result in the same issue of new stitching pulling through. Do you know the hand stitch for such a repair? It is called a ladder or invisible stitch. you’d want to use nylon thread not polyester so it can’t withstand chlorine and sun.
https://www.ageberry.com/invisible-stitch/

I would accept the replacement and stitch as last resort.

Invisible stitch: How to use it for fixing a tear and sewing invisible “blind” hems

Step-by-step sewing tutorial on making an invisible stitch by hand so you can repair a tear in your favorite pillow or sew invisible hems.

https://www.ageberry.com/invisible-stitch/

ChopperC110P · 02/06/2023 21:45

Can withstand sorry

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