January 2019: Q. Smith asked if there was a way to save the pocket of her vintage velvet coat. The tear was such that it would have to be Frankenstitched. So, as neatly as I could, I turned under the edges.
Then, I started mocking up a way to hide the repair. I came up with a bow.
The next day, Q. went out to B&J Fabrics and bought a velvet in a similar color.
I made the bows by sewing a tube into a circle and gathering at the center. Then I covered over the center with a piece of the velvet
Next, I sewed those bows onto the jacket and Voila! The repairs are hidden and it's super cute. If I remember correctly, I then made and replaced the covered buttons with rest of the velvet.
