Knitwear Repairs and Alterations
Mending your woollies with our unique craftsmanship
We provide repairs & alterations services to your beloved knit pieces so you can hold on to them for a lifetime. It is a skill that is fading but we are specialists that are here to advise on the best mend to extend the life of your woollies. Knitwear requires a very different process to woven garments so it is a job which requires the right expertise and that is exactly what we offer .
If you are a brand looking to donate samples or collaborate with us, please get in touch with us.
SERVICES
Damaged Knits
These include minor issues such as pulls, ladders (dropped stitches), moth holes, changing fastenings (buttons) etc.
Please note that we do not offer Invisible mending of holes. We usually use Darning method or mock knit stitch but both are visible.
Pricing - starts at £45
Intensive Repairs
These include issues such as ripped seams, damaged finishings (cuffs, hems, necklines) etc.
Pricing - starts at £75
Alterations
This includes shortening, lengthening and narrowing your knits (examples include shortening sleeves, shortening the body of your jumper, changing the neck trim, adding width to a cardigan etc). We examine the construction of the garment to advise on the best method to finish your knits.
Pricing - starts at £125
To quicken the process of quoting, please send us photos of the damage and your enquiry. Email Yakshi directly on yakshimalhotra@gmail.com