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2.3.11

Flip the garment inside out, bringing the two sides of the ripped opening right sides together, with the ripped edges as flush as possible.

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2.3.12

Switch to a blanket or overlock stitch and blanket or overlock foot. Place the beginning of the rip under the presser foot to sew the rip shut, backstitching the first few stitches.

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2.3.13

Try to sew through as little of the unripped material as possible.

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2.3.14

At the end of the rip, gently turn the fabric away from the needle so the stitch runs off the fold gradually.

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2.3.15

Lift the presser foot and pull the material away from the machine. Cut the threads.

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2.3.16

Flip the rip over and starting on top of the existing stitch.

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2.3.17

Continue until the end of the stitch, backstitching, and gently turning the fabric away from the needle so the stitch runs off the fold gradually.

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2.3.18

Pull the garment out from under the presser foot and cut the threads.

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2.3.19

Knot the ends for extra security and snip all the excess threads.

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2.3.20

Backside of sewn straight rip.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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2.3.21

Front of sewn straight rip.

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

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