[Dram]

Was wonderding if repairs can be made to the under arm of a wool Prince Charlie jacket.

I have a very nice wool jacket and the only wear it's begining to show is in the under arms from wool rubbing on wool. No hole has begun (yet) but if it does the jacket is so nice I'd hate to have to toss it.

Anyone been in a similar situation? Also there is a small tear to one of the inside of the pockets along the lining. I figured this could be repaired easily?

Thanks for any insight.

[Highland Logan]

No offence intended... but have you checked with a tailor?

Frank

[Dram]

Not yet. Just curious if others had this experience, and how it was best remedied.

[Slag101]

Even if no holes have formed yet, it still may need to be patched. If brought to a true professional, this can be done, with little or no evidence of a patch job. Also, if it's under the arm, it is even less likely to be noticed. If the damage is done from friction shear of wool on wool contact, usually the fibers have become weakened and will need to be patched. It is best to do it before a hole forms or it can turn into a sort of cancer where one hole turns into many, or the hole is only the tip of the real damage done. If you catch it now, it will be less work for the tailor, less cost for you, a less noticeable repair, and greater longevity of the garment.

[Dram]

Originally Posted by Slag101

Even if no holes have formed yet, it still may need to be patched. If brought to a true professional, this can be done, with little or no evidence of a patch job. Also, if it's under the arm, it is even less likely to be noticed. If the damage is done from friction shear of wool on wool contact, usually the fibers have become weakened and will need to be patched. It is best to do it before a hole forms or it can turn into a sort of cancer where one hole turns into many, or the hole is only the tip of the real damage done. If you catch it now, it will be less work for the tailor, less cost for you, a less noticeable repair, and greater longevity of the garment.

Thanks. I will take it to a tailor. Hopefully, it wont be too expensive. I am going to have it dry cleaned first.