Quick darning - PEP BB textile.sand.darn

Feb 23, 2019 08:26:47

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in textiles.

In this project, you will mend a hole in fabric (maybe a sock) using quick darning.

To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or video (< 2 min):
- Show the hole in your cloth, darning needles, and thread/yarn
- Show the thread/ yarn label or say what the thread/ yarn is made of
- Show your darning in process
- Show a picture of your no-longer-holey cloth

Note:
- It doesn't have to be pretty, it just has to be functional and not too bulky

Clarification:
- All textile badge bits require natural fabrics and threads, such as cotton, wool, silk, linen/flax, and nettle. Synthetic materials are not allowed, even if they are recycled or repurposed.

Here's some information on darning socks.

wiki how to darn a sock

even faster way to darn a sock

Dave Burton · Mar 10, 2019 17:12:57

I don't normally darn a sock this way. But since the badge is for a quick and ugly darning, I thought I would give it a try.

I take my darning wool (like a cross between very fine yarn and thick thread) and stitch around the outside of the hole. Then I make a bunch of threads that go back and forth, catching my outline thread each time, then I weave in the 'weft' going the other way (catching the outline thread each time). Then I do a few more to fill in any gaps. And the hole is gone!

It's important to use wool when darning because it will felt/full in the wash and integrate better with the sock.

r ransom · Mar 11, 2019 16:53:53

Today, I said, "DARN IT!" and then I did!

I've been darning my socks since I was probably 14. I wanted to be cool like pioneers and medieval people, and so grabbed thread and just tried to darn my socks. I never had lessons. It's fun seeing tutorials! I never would have thought to use thick yarn, or to not tie knots.

I've never had one of those spiffy mushroom things. I just stick my left hand inside the sock to hold it to shape. It works pretty well, though maybe not as fast/well as with the little mushroom thing.

Dave Burton · May 14, 2019 20:32:08

Subbed the kiddo's sweats for the sock, as they're at the top of my mending bag. Figured the method was similar enough, but I submit to the judges of textile equivalence, and yield to your decision.

Jun 12, 2019 21:24:23

Oh dear. I'm sorry. I typed out a reply to this when it first appeared but I must not have pressed 'submit'. My bad.

This is an edge case.

The BB is for darning a sock. Repairing bigger clothing will probably come later on. I don't think you can use the same item for both so...

... I'm thinking it would be better if you could darn a sock.

But I'm also thinking "That's a great repair job! Well Done! And extra points for creativity in repairing something a lot of people don't."

edge case.

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Jun 12, 2019 21:33:34

Everything you said is true. Must be a sock.

r ransom · Jul 27, 2019 04:29:59

I do a lot of darning. Now I've taken photos of the process to try and get this badge bit.

Dave Burton · Oct 26, 2019 18:14:57

This is my holey sock and darning needle.

This is my darning in process.

This is my darned sock.

Oct 26, 2019 18:41:15

Dave, I think you'll find your darning more comfortable and durable if you can get some thicker yarn and weave it in and out of those stitches, and a little beyond. I used to darn my socks like that, and the tension from the thread ended up making new holes in the sock pretty quickly. Raven's videos are super helpful--since doing that kind of mend, my socks are more comfortable and durable.

Oct 26, 2019 19:41:46

So, do I need to darn a sock with thicker yarn for the BB to count?

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