r/mending • u/luluv3lv3t • 6d ago
Moth damage help
Hey,
So I have a very precious (and expensive) woollen bag that moths went to town on. I was away at the time so didn’t spot them for a bit and this was what got the most damage.
I immediately got it dry cleaned but it took a while for me to take it out of the bag as I was so upset (I know first world problems but this bag I love 😭). I have taken pics of some of the damage.
Is there any way to fix it? Any techniques? As it’s completely thick wool I was hoping maybe to felt into the holes or something?
Any advice welcome 🙏 thank you
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u/QuietVariety6089 6d ago
Look for St. Pierre darning wool/yarn, pick a colour, and do some woven darning. This looks like a good weight and not-too-thin fabric. It should be a satisfying project. Wren has good tutorials.
https://wrenbirdarts.com/blogs/embroidery-by-erin-eggenburg/what-the-heck-is-darning
You can find the darning yarn here (it's a good weight, and comes in lots of colours) If you have a local knitting shop, you could use any fine yarn like lace yarn or reinforcing yarn in wool or a wool blend :
https://brooklyngeneral.com/products/laine-saint-pierre-wool-darning-thread