I got to visit with Koda Bear on Saturday! That took all my attention. Especially since there was time to talk and cuddle. When he is around though, I do seem to do a lot of laundry. I found one of my favorite sheets had holes in it! In just one section.
The linen sheets I have are not inexpensive. I went online and found some linen that I could purchase so I could repair the sheet. I decided to compliment and not try to match, because the sheet has been through more then a few washings.
I ripped out the holey bit of linen. I actually saved it. The part away from the holes will make nice quilt squares. The part with the holes might make something very interesting for a collabrative project I am thinking about.
I learned how to do flat felted seams for this repair. It is not something I have tried before but I knew I did not wish the fraying from unfinished seams but I also wanted something that was smooth. Not smooth might keep someone awake!
The most difficult thing about this whole mend was how much fabric I needed to work with. The original sheet is about 100 inches wide and 108 inches long. I also had to be careful not to scorch my fingers with all the ironing that went on.
I know have a non-holey sheet. I bought extra fabric because I did not know how it would all go. It looks like there will be more projects coming from that! I also ordered more fabric for a sheet and pillowcases. I would rather make my own if I can.