Clothing Repair Guide

Swanndri Repair Guide

While your Swanni is made to withstand the wildest weather and toughest situations, rips happen. Whether it's from snagging on a stubborn branch or getting caught on a pesky nail, it's just one of those universal truths. Like misplaced keys or disappearing socks.

But a little rip or tear doesn't have to mean the end for your favourite item. Our handy repair guide is here to help you patch up your gear and extend the life of your garment.

Mend small tears and holes

Here's a quick step-by-step if you've got a small tear in your wool or cotton garments.

• Grab a needle and some matching thread - or any thread if you'd like to show off your badge of honour.
• Once you've threaded your needle and tied a knot at the end, start from the inside of the garment to hide the knot. Bring the needle out from the inside, a quarter or half-inch from the tear.
• Stitch across the tear, not along it. Imagine you're making little bridges across a river. Make sure to keep the stitches small and tight.
• When you reach the end of the tear, make a few extra stitches to secure it. Then, make a small knot and cut the thread.

Sew a button

• Gather your materials: you'll need a needle, thread, and of course, a button. We recommend the four-hole kind for extra thread attachment.
• Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end. Double up for extra strength.
• Line up the button in the right spot. It's usually pretty obvious where it should go.
• Bring the needle up from the back of the fabric, through one hole of the button. Now go back down through the opposite hole. Repeat this a few times.
• If your button has four holes, simply repeat the step above with the other two holes.
• When you're done, secure it by making a couple of small stitches in the fabric under the button. Tie a knot, and cut the thread.

Darn a sock

An easy-to-follow guide to get your favourite pair back on your feet:

• Grab a needle, some thread, and something to place inside your sock to hold it in the right position as you're stitching. This could be a lightbulb, tennis ball or another rolled up sock - feel free to get creative.
• Thread your needle, tying a knot at the end.
• Start a little way from the hole and begin weaving the thread back and forth, covering the hole, making a nice little patch of new fabric.
• Once you've covered the hole, keep going a bit more to reinforce the area around it.
• Secure your work with a knot, then cut the thread.

And there you have it - now you're ready to mend your garments like a pro. This guide covers some of the basic and common mends that you might need. Dealing with bigger rips and tougher materials might require professional attention.

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