Using Reweaving For Clothing Repairs

By Bernice Terry


There are great ways for fixing damaged clothes, such as the method called reweaving. Puncture marks and moth holes are no longer a big issue and the technique can even be applied to suits. The cost of a procedure is not low and much time is usually involved, but the obtained results can make it worth. Regular procedures can include the fixing of woolen jackets and pairs of slacks.

Holes and damaged garments can be repaired in such a way that the clothing accessories can look like new. Workers that use the skill to make the fixing can wear magnifying glass plates and use small needles for the job. The original structure of the garments is usually reestablished and the damaged area can become invisible. Three main ways exist for doing the job properly: French (invisible) technique, inweaving and reknitting.

A French reweaving can be performed thread by thread and it will close and fill in spots on the fabric that may be missing. An anchor must be made on all sides and the fabric should be strong enough to support the procedure. Small tears, burns and holes can disappear. There could be exceptions in which the repairs may not be totally invisible, such as the case in which the clothes are made from gabardine.

Inweaving is used for larger tears, for which the French technique may not work. A hidden part of the fabric is cut and used for replacement of the damaged area. The pattern must be matched. Even if there are edges, they are not visible to the naked eyes. The third method is similar to the first. Hidden strands are taken from double knitts, sweaters or wool knitts and are fitted in the area that is damaged. Workers must be careful to respect the original pattern and the initial style.

The primary technique can work best for damaged areas that are not larger than 1/8 inches. Some workers say that the method is similar to tying flies when fishing. The visibility of the work can depend on various elements. The cost can be determined by the end results. A higher price is applied if the repairs are perfect.

Workers who apply the techniques should always have in mind the colors, finish and patterns of a fabric. Also, the size of the broken spots and the available excess material could be considered. The easiest types of fabrics to fix may be worsteds, flannels, tweeds, glen plaids and stripes. Black clothes can be very hard to repair.

The returning is usually made by workers in two weeks. Normal prices may be like this: thirty dollars if sweaters are repaired and sixty dollars if wool and woven materials are involved. A true expert can fix any type of material.

Reweaving has a very important role in the clothing industry, as it allows an invisible repair of almost any item. The three main techniques that are used can each have their own purpose. People who have suits, jackets and slacks with holes, but also other types of damage, can be relieved, as their clothes could be wearable again.




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