How to remove unwanted embroidery stitches
An unpicking sewing hack for getting rid of tricky embedded machine embroidery stitches in sportswear.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of thousands.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Warning - attempt this hack with extreme caution.
What you will need….
Garment with unwanted machine embroidery.
Razor, (not the blade on its own), I prefer a disposable razor.
Small Scissors
Coat brush
An unpicker, or small blade, not too sharp
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Visible mending with the assistance of a little loom and a piece of cutlery.
Repair your socks with a Speed Darner and a fork.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of hundreds.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
An occasional guide to some of Mr Gammon’s favourite gadgets in his kit.
Yarn from @langyarns_official
Sourced at @looplondonloves
Speeddarner from @ministryofmending
Socks are from @socksssofficial
Fork from the kitchen drawer
@mrgammoncostumedesigner
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Battlement Couching.
What is it? Where does it come from? How to apply it?
Will it improve my visible mending?
A new stitch for a new repair.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
Taking visible mending to the next level with this marvellous stitching technique.
You’re going to need ……..
Garment in need of repair.
This time a Vintage Linen jacket @insidejigsaw
Needle
Embroidery thread.
Scissors
Thimble
Embroidery Hoop ( not essential )
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Weave tiny patches to repair your favourite garments with a mini loom.
Visible mending with the assistance of a little loom and a piece of cutlery.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
An occasional guide to some of Mr Gammon’s favourite pieces in his kit.
Yarn from @langyarns_official and @yicraftslondon
Sourced at @looplondonloves
Speeddarner from @ministryofmending
Jacket from @doublerl
Fork from the kitchen drawer
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How to style an Underwater shoot.
Starring Keira Knightley, photography by Candice.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist and Illustrator.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Underwater shoot with Keira Knightley .
Mr Gammon was inspired by the flying lady mascot on a Rolls Royce.
Stylist / Costume Designer @mrgammon@mrgammoncostumedesigner
Photography Candice Farmer
Hair Stylist @michael.barnes.hairdresser
Make Up Artist Simone Vollmer @makeupcouk
Dress @jennypackham
Dress @johnrochastore
Jewellery @bvlgari
#keiraknightley
Location U stage @pinewoodstudios
Scuba diving team at pinewood u stage
And camera crew from Candice Farmer.
Black and White portrait @dankennedyphoto Thanks to @fresh2o@wateraid
Check out the work of these charities.
Please note mounting an underwater shoot is extremely dangerous and needs to be supervised by professionals with health and safety as the priority.
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When your latest sketchbook is too big for your bag.
Create a book bag for easy access when urban sketching when out and about.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist and Illustrator.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Making a strap for your book.
What you will need….
2.5 Metres of cord - Adjust for height and ease of use.
Stationary Bulldog clip - this one is from @presentandcorrect
Sketchbook @pithsupply
Cord is from @servei_estacio
The knot is thanks to @knotspedia
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Reshape felt hat with a kettle and hairspray.
Firm up hats that have lost their structure.
Over time our felt hats can loose their firmness and shape.
With the aid of steam from a kettle and a little hairspray, this quick hat hack will bring felt hats back to life.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of thousands.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Please note - handle this hack with extreme caution. Always act responsibly around boiling water and electrical devices.
What you will need….
Felt hat in this case a vintage Pork Pie hat from @bailey_1922
Kettle @russellhobbsuk
Dry clean sponge, clothing brush
Hairspray - unscented from Elnett by @lorealparis
(this is a temporary stiffener and isn’t weather proof)
Please test fabrics before using.
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How to clear away the ghost image of unwanted heat sealed branding.
Sometimes, not always, the vinyl image embossed on a sports shirt or attire can leave a footprint of the original image. This next step helps remove this.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of thousands.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Please note not all heat transferred images respond the same way.
It’s often dependant on age of garment, type of vinyl and fabric.
What you will need….
Garment with unwanted branded logo as a ghost image, applied to via heat transfer, now with a its original image removed.
Old Toothbrush
Bicarbonate of Soda
Juice from a small section of Lemon
Detergent for clothes washing
Old container to make mix.
Please test fabrics and acetones before using.
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How to remove unwanted branding from sportswear with nail varnish remover.
Please handle with care and in a well ventilated room.
This hack works well on synthetic fabrics with heat sealed bonded branding.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of thousands.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Warning - use this hack with caution.
What you will need….
Sportswear Garment with unwanted branded logo applied to sport wear via heat transfer.
Nail Varnish Remover / Acetone.
Cotton Pads
Small Scissors Clothes Brush / Lint roller
An unpicker, or blunt blade, tip of a spoon will work.
A light detergent , warm water for washing out acetone after removal.
Please test fabrics and acetones before using. Windows open.
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Mr Gammon Draws at Michealina Wautier Exhibition
With sketchbook in hand Mr G went to the Royal Academy of Arts to see this exhibition.
Her recently rediscovered The Five Senses(1650) shows humour, empathy and great character study.
@royalacademyarts@mrgammondraws
#michealinawautier
#drawingoftheday
#royalacademyofarts #onview
With over 25 paintings across her career this is a comprehensive survey of Michaelina Wautier’s (1614-1689) work.
Great people watching , managed to grab some sketches of patrons enjoying the show.
Including Curator Julien Domercq @jdomercq
Sketchbook @pithsupply
Sketchbook bag @ykraco
🕰️ The show is running from the 27th March till the 21st June 2026
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Remove unwanted embroidery stitches from Baseball caps.
An alternative method for ridding a cap of tricky embedded machine embroidery stitches .
Quicker than a unpicker or seam ripper.
Mr Gammon here - costume designer , fashion stylist.
From Ed Sheeran’s Blue Monster to Underwater shoots with Keira Knightly.
Cast of thousands.
Sartorial hints in dressing and looking good .
Quick, repurposed and easy hints for repairing, looking after and wearing clothes.
For elegance, in front of camera and everyday life.
Warning - attempt this hack with extreme caution.
What you will need….
Baseball Cap
Razor, (not the blade on its own), I prefer a disposable razor.
Small Scissors
Coat brush
An unpicker, or small blade, not too sharp
There is a chance of damage depending on the fabric of your garment.
*No offence meant to any parties (brands /symbols) in the deconstruction of this sewing hack.
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Mr Gammon Draws…. Rose Wylie : The Picture Comes First
With sketchbook in hand Mr G went to the Royal Academy of Arts to see the Rose Wylie exhibition.
With over 90 works this is the largest show of Rose Wylie’s work to date.
Great people watching , managed to grab some sketches of patrons enjoying the show.
🕰️ The show is running from the 28th February till the 19th April 2026
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@Royalacademyarts@mrgammondraws
#rosewylie
#drawingoftheday
#royalacademyofarts #onview
Thanks to Shelley Rubenstein
