How to Repair Wool Fabric

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How to Repair Wool Fabric | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Louise Alsbjerg | permalink
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One source of the proverb "Man may work from sun to sun, but woman's work is never done" must be the mending basket. Today synthetic fabrics have made patching, mending and darning tasks that women once routinely learned largely unnecessary. But with the high cost of fine natural fabrics, especially wool, reviving techniques economical...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5853483_repair-wool-fabric.html ^[1]

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How to Repair Moth Holes in Wool Fabric | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by pansearstar | permalink
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Many store wool clothes in the warmer months. When retrieving these woolen garments in the winter, some are shocked to find their clothes damaged by moth larvae, who thrive on improperly-stored fabrics. Woolen clothes -- particularly those of the merino or cashmere variety -- tend to be expensive. If your woolens have moth holes smaller than the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_7891644_repair-moth-holes-wool-fabric.html ^[2]

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How to mend ... moth holes More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by John Kinsella | permalink
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Ever felt that the moth nation is raging war against you and your favourite woollies? Then here are a few solutions
Tags: Live Better,Life and style,Ethical and green living,Craft,Fashion

For further reading: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/22/how-to-mend-moth-holes ^[3]

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Simple Fixes and Mending Techniques - Threads More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Olivier MISS | permalink
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Analyze and repair common garment wear and tear.
Tags: design, fabric, fitting, thread, free patterns, sewing tips, sewing machine, dress form, embroidery, quilting, threads magazine, threads, taunton press, threadsmagazine.com, sewing magazine, thread magazine, taunton, taunton press

For further reading: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25494/simple-fixes-and-mending-techniques/page/all ^[4]

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How can I repair or disguise tiny holes in wool gabardine? More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Mariela Woodbridge | permalink
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How can I repair or disguise small holes and tears in wool gabardine (skirts)?

For further reading: http://ask.metafilter.com/197661/How-can-I-repair-or-disguise-tiny-holes-in-wool-gabardine ^[5]

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_5853483_repair-wool-fabric.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_7891644_repair-moth-holes-wool-fabric.html

3. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/22/how-to-mend-moth-holes

4. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/25494/simple-fixes-and-mending-techniques/page/all

5. http://ask.metafilter.com/197661/How-can-I-repair-or-disguise-tiny-holes-in-wool-gabardine