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I was heartbroken to discover several holes in a long, thin cashmere cardigan. Too many holes to repair them. The entire back of the sweater is pristine, though.
If I cut a large oblong shape will the edges unravel or just roll up?
I want to recycle but don't want this sweater to become a very expensive polishing cloth!
I would be inclined to use regular wet felting, myself... more time and labor intensive, but results are more likely to be consistent. All you need for that is your bathtub, some soap and hot water, and some patience and elbow grease.
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Ive tried that. Sweaters tend to roll up on the edges if you do a single layer. Ive had some success doing a tube and making one of those infinity scarves that looks like a cowl neck. For others. Not for me.
Are you crafty? You could embellish your sweater with some ribbon embroidery to cover up the holes. You could even add beads and sparkles. Make a Christmas sweater.
The holes are at the armpit and then two small ones on the front panels. Sweater is deep grape color
I was wondering if they still made darning patches like my mother used to use to darn socks. Maybe I could glue that on the inside and the holes would not be as visible.
Someone else said to do a rolling hem stitch. Not sure what that is. I hesitate going to the tailor at my dry cleaner because it seems the simplest repairs cost a fortune.
I was wondering if they still made darning patches like my mother used to use to darn socks. Maybe I could glue that on the inside and the holes would not be as visible.
I didn't know these were a thing. Not finding much in an online search other than some vintage looking packages on Ebay. I wonder if any little patch of fabric could work for patching socks? I suck at darning and some sock heels get too worn for darning.
Someone else said to do a rolling hem stitch. Not sure what that is. I hesitate going to the tailor at my dry cleaner because it seems the simplest repairs cost a fortune.
Call your local yarn store. If they can't fix it (or, tell you it's a wash), they might know someone who can.
If I had the sweater, I could fix it enough to be wearable. Also, you can piece a scarf and use lining to keep the edges from rolling. You can hide some stitches in the piecing seams that also help with rolling.
I don't mind the edges of a scarf rolling as long as they wouldn't unravel. A lot of clothes sold over the last few years have had raw edges as part of their style, including at least one cashmere sweater I had. At the time I thought it was strange that it didn't fray. I figured it was the fashion industry's way of saving money on sewing!
Reweaving holes is costly to get done professionally even if you can find someone these days. It's a disposable society for everything. If the knit was a heavier wider weave I might try to patch it myself but it's very thin, fine, lightweight cashmere. I'd have to buy one of those lighted magnifying glasses on a stand to even attempt it.
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