Thursday, August 15, 2013

The Role Of Reweaving In 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.

The first technique, which is the French one, must be made thread by thread, until the missing area from a fabric is restored and the closing will make everything look like new. The material has to be strong, because an anchor has to be performed for support. Holes, burns and small tears can simply vanish. The repairs may not always be perfect. A good example can be when the fabric is gabardine is used, as in this case the fixing may be a little visible.

If tears are larger than usual, the right technique to use is inweaving, as the French method may be useless in such cases. A part of the fabric could be cut from a spot where it can be found in excess. The damaged location is filled with the obtained part, for getting the best match. Sometimes edges still exist, but people may not notice them with the naked eyes. The third method is not very different than the first one. Strands could be used for the damaged spot after they are obtained from double and wool knitts, or from sweaters. The initial pattern and style have to fit well.

The first method can be the best for holes that do not exceed 1/8 inches in diameter. Some people may say this is similar to tying flies for a fishing operation. There are different factors that could have an impact on the final visibility of the work. The cost can depend on the final results. The more the area looks like the original one, the higher the price can be.

People who perform a job must keep in mind the patterns, colors and finish of the involved material, but also the excess fabrics and the size of the damaged areas. The following types of fabrics are not hard to repair: tweeds, glen plaids, stripes, worsteds and flannels. The most difficult patterns can be the ones that are black.

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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