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We’re Reeling at Reweaving of Richmond!
Whew! Sorry for the delay in posting anything new, but the season hit us with a lot of work. So for those of you asking, yes, we’re here, we’re working and staying COVID compliant, and doing our level best to … Continue reading
An Ike to Like, Again!
Her grandfather’s WWII Ike jacket was lying in the bottom of a trunk in her attic. While it was being aired out, the dog apparently didn’t like Ike as much. Or maybe more? At any rate, he had a bit … Continue reading
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Tagged 7th Infantry, Ike jacket, Reweaving, vintage clothing repair, WWII Army Uniform
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It’s Spring Cleaning Time!
At Reweaving of Richmond we receive clothes for reweaving daily from all the major mail carriers — USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL. It looks like a lot of you are spring cleaning! This is a great time to send us … Continue reading
It’s Not Magic. We Swear.
Yes we can match patterns! It’s an art. Just not a dark art. So, solid or not, send us your cashmere, knits, woolens, merino, shetland, worsteds and we will restore the integrity of your sweaters, suits, trousers, sports coats, outerwear, … Continue reading
Have You Checked Yet?
Formalwear season is upon us….
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Tagged clothing repair, moth damage, Reweaving, Reweaving of Richmond, suit repair, Tuxedo
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Planning for the Season’s End
Just a quick reminder to dry clean your woolens and knitwear before putting it away for the warmer months. And, if you’re planning to store your garments in a cedar chest, don’t forget to give the wood a light sanding … Continue reading
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Tagged cedar chest maintenance, dry cleaning suits and sweaters, moth damage, Reweaving, spring
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It’s Time
While your Fall and Winter garments have rested, the moths and carpet?beetles have been busy. It’s Time: Inspect your sweaters for the upcoming season; Move the fall and winter weight wools, cashmeres, tweeds, and camel hair (you get the idea) … Continue reading
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Tagged carpet beetles, fall, moth damage, Reweaving, Reweaving of Richmond, winter
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Wallet, Watch… Reweaving
It happens to the best of us. Your wallet wears a hole in your back pocket, or you catch your watch on your trouser pocket once too often. Moths aren’t responsible for all the damage we repair at Reweaving of … Continue reading
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Tagged holes, mending, Reweaving, Reweaving of Richmond, rips in garments, tears
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Sweater Weather and the Natural Enemy of Wool: Moths
What a lovely, cool, brisk, and bright day we’re having in Central Virginia. So lovely that I chose to wear one of my favorite sweaters for the first time this season. Which is when I discovered one of two holes … Continue reading
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Tagged Cashmere sweaters, French reweaving, inweaving, moth damage, Reweaving, sweater mending, wool sweater repair
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Heading Off Another Kind of Brexit!
A funny story for you. I purchased this sweater in Harrod’s in London in the late 1970’s after an all-night flight from New York. I don’t remember what the exact exchange rate was at the time, but it was about … Continue reading
