Warning: I bought a $12 'dupe' dress that fell apart, but the fix wasn't what you'd think.

After the seams split on this viral Shein dress the first time I wore it, I took it to a local tailor in Phoenix who charged me $30 to fully re-stitch it with stronger thread. Now it's held up for over a year, which honestly makes me question if the real problem is just bad construction we could actually fix ourselves. Has anyone else tried repairing a fast fashion piece instead of just tossing it?

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the_alice11d ago

Your tailor probably did more than just use stronger thread. They likely fixed the seam allowance or reinforced stress points. A home sewing machine often can't handle those thick, cheap fabrics that split. It's less about the thread and more about fixing the underlying construction flaws.

jennifer_jones1711d ago

Oh wait, @the_alice, my home machine actually handles thick denim fine. It's more about using the right needle, not just the machine itself lol.

carter.mila11d ago

So how do you spot those bad seams before they split?

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