At Alterknit, we specialize in expert garment repair to breathe new life into your favorite pieces. Our skilled team utilizes a variety of methods to repair garments, ensuring they look as good as new. Here’s a glimpse into our repair techniques:
Reweaving: Our expert artisans employ reweaving techniques such as French reweaving or overweaving to seamlessly mend damages, ensuring an undetectable repair. Whether it’s fixing small holes or repairing intricate patterns, we’ve got you covered.
Darning: For holes or thinning areas, we utilize darning techniques to reinforce the fabric and prevent further damage. Our meticulous approach ensures that your garments last longer and retain their original integrity.
Seam Repair: Unraveling seams or loose threads are expertly repaired to ensure the structural integrity of your garment is maintained. Our seam repair services ensure that your garments fit and function as intended, with no compromise on quality.
Reknitting: We also offer reknitting services to repair knitted garments, including sweaters, cardigans, and scarves. Whether it’s fixing dropped stitches or repairing snags, our skilled knitters can restore your knitted garments to their former glory

INVISIBLE REPAIR: Our invisible repair techniques ensure that the repairs are virtually undetectable, leaving no trace of damage behind. With careful attention to detail and precision stitching, we strive to exceed your expectations with every repair.
RESTYLING: Looking to give your old garments a fresh new look? Our restyling services can transform outdated or worn-out pieces into stylish and contemporary designs. From altering hemlines to updating silhouettes, we can breathe new life into your wardrobe.
MOTH HOLE REPAIR: Â Moth holes can be a common issue with wool and other natural fiber garments. Our moth hole repair services address these damages with precision, ensuring that your garments are restored to their original condition.
Here’s a great example of our work. The Vince cashmere garment pictured below was sent in with a request to repair the huge hole on the torso. Our expert was able to re knit the hole while accounting for the ribbing side seam detail.
Our experts seamlessly reknit the damaged area leaving no trace of any damage. With the end result being able to restore the garment back to its original state.
SIZE & COMPLEXITY OF DAMAGE:
Repairing larger or more complex moth hole damages demands additional time and skill, which can escalate the overall cost of the service.
Type of Garment Material:
The cost may vary based on the type of material your garment is made of. Delicate, rare, or fine fabrics like silk or cashmere may necessitate specialized techniques, potentially increasing the expense of the moth hole repair.
REPAIR TECHNIQUE:
Different repair techniques for moth holes have varying levels of complexity and labor requirements. The choice of technique can impact the overall cost of the repair service.
AVAILABILITY OF MATCHING THREADS/MATERIALS:
Locating or creating matching threads or materials for the moth hole repair is essential. If specific threads or materials are rare or difficult to find, it may contribute to additional costs for the repair.