DIY Mending Of Sweaters And Other Knit Items

As a yarn shop, we get asked to fix holes in sweaters a lot. It isn’t a service that we can offer, and it is actually rather difficult to find alterations companies or dry cleaners who can do this. One of the biggest challenges is matching the original yarn in the garment. Luckily, “visible mending” has become a bit of a trend lately. The idea is to embrace the imperfection in the garment and add a patch that is very much meant to be visible, rather than trying to match the original yarn or fabric to make a perfect fix.

If you have a favorite sweater, sock, or scarf with a hole or break, our new darning tools may help you create a patch to seal it shut! This darning and mending loom kit includes all of the tools you need to repair a hole in a knitted garment or a larger gauge machine knit sweater. The kit comes with instructions and everything you need except your yarn of choice: birch loom, heddle, elastic loop, and tapestry needle.

If you are very new to the yarn world, they have a handy video to help you get started. Be creative in choosing the yarn to darn with! You can use two colors, one pop of color, or simply match the garment you are mending as best as possible. Plus, this darning loom is a mini loom, so you will be picking up a new hobby (weaving) and saving your valuable garments from hitting a landfill.

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Danielle Romanetti

Owner | fibre space

https://fibrespace.com/

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703.664.0344

Danielle, owner of the fibre space shop, has been knitting since the age of six or so, when she completed her first project – a Cabbage Patch doll scarf. A Pittsburgh native with a degree in international development, she moved to the D.C. area to find a job and quickly established a career in non profit management and fundraising. For extra cash, she decided to turn her hobby into a job and taught knitting classes in the evening at area shops. With a heavy dose of sarcasm and a tough love style of teaching, Danielle quickly developed a following of students – busy D.C. professionals looking for a creative outlet. In October 2006, she struck out on her own with Knit-a-Gogo, Inc. – offering knitting classes and events all over the D.C. metro area. Before she knew it, Knit-a-Gogo had grown out of control and Danielle moved to the next natural step – a full service yarn shop. In July 2009 fibre space was born and has been rockin’ ever since. When she isn’t behind the scenes with a mocha in hand, Danielle is hanging with her daughter or lobbying for small business needs at City Hall.

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fibre space™ specializes in unique yarns and fibres from hand dyed, independent, local and U.S.-made sources for knitting, crochet & spinning. Enjoy our wide selection of classes, designer workshops, yarn tastings, movie nights & more. Join the community in our comfy lounge, and let the helpful staff at fibre space™ get you started on your next handmade creation!

www.fibrespace.com

1319 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

703.664.0344