Three Types of Reweaving
French Weaving
This method can be done on small holes and “clean cuts”, usually no larger than a dime. It is a very long and tedious method where threads are taken from an inside seam of the garment and are actually hand woven in and out of all other threads in order to close the hole and make it invisible. This method cannot be used on large holes, L-shaped holes, damages that run into pocket corners or buttonholes. As a general rule, the lighter the fabric and tighter the weave, the more likely the reweave may show.
Inweave or Piece Weave
In an inweave, a piece of fabric is taken from part of the garment where it will not be noticed. The four sides of this piece of fabric are unraveled and the ends are rewoven into the garment. This method can be done on any size hole provided there is a piece of material available that extends approximately ˝” on all four sides of the damage. If the garment is a plaid, the pattern must be matched exactly. Patterned fabrics and fabrics with a nap are the easiest to make look good with this method. However, on a solid colored fabric, the inweave will show a noticeable square outline.
Reknitting
This method can only be done on knitted fabrics such as sweaters, double knits and wool knits. As with the inweave method, visibility depends on the type and color of the knit and the size of the damage.
Commonly Asked Questions
1. How long will it take to have my garment rewoven?
Please allow 2-3 weeks for your garment to be returned. This time normally includes shipping time on the return.
2. Where will the threads or fabric come from?
Anytime fabric is available from having the garment tailored is extremely helpful. When this is not possible, material is taken from a hem, inside a pocket or the facing of a sport coat. When necessary, the cuffs of a pair of slacks can be removed in order to have enough material or the proper pattern.
3. Is the job guaranteed?
We guarantee that the weave will not come out during the normal life of the garment. We cannot however, guarantee that the weave will be invisible.
4. How should I mark the place(s) to be rewoven?
Only holes marked with pins or tailors chalk will be rewoven. Examine the garment carefully, holding it up to light if possible. Sometimes there is more damage than meets the naked eye. We will assume that any hole that is not marked is not intended to be rewoven.
5. Is damage caused by insects repairable?
Yes, but we recommend cleaning the garment first. The extent of damage caused by moths or other insects is not always apparent until after cleaning.
6. How much does it cost?
Because the nature of the reweaving process is very tedious and time-consuming, it requires a highly specialized and trained staff. This type of work is not inexpensive. However, it is an excellent alternative to restore your garments that have tears, cigarette burns, snags, etc.
Click on the chart to give you an idea of cost. Because there are many different fabrics and weaving techniques, using this chart cannot give an absolute price based on the size of the damage alone. We are happy to call with an estimate prior to doing any work in order to give you the cost and expectations.
Thousands of customers nationwide trust the professionals at American Weaving to restore their precious garments.
