Article: Especially for holes that are in a noticeable part of the garment, matching the thread color as closely as possible will help a lot in creating a stitch that nearly invisible. If possible, take your garment with you to the craft store so you can compare color choices in person.  If you’re repairing a silk or satin shirt, use a silk thread. Trim away as many straggling threads from the garment itself before you begin, and use either a 60/8 or 65/9 needle to prevent leaving pin marks. If you’re fixing a patterned garment with multiple colors, match the thread to the predominant color. Stitches on the backside of the garment rather than the front will be much less noticeable. Working on a flat surface will help ensure that the stitch doesn’t end up pulling the fabric in an unnatural way. If the garment is wrinkled, you may want to iron it beforehand so it lays as smooth as possible before you begin stitching.
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Buy a thread that matches the color of the ripped garment. Flip your garment inside out and lay it out on a flat surface.