Repairing a Wool Blazer

[Paisley]

I suppose this question has come up here before, but my search attempts to find an answer were not successful.

I have a worsted wool blazer, about ten years old, with a 1/4" hole in the sleeve near the front of the bodice. The blazer is lined. How should I repair it? I'm sure this is an obvious question to some of the knowledgable sew-ers here, but I'm not experienced at repairs and don't want to ruin my blazer.

Thanks.

 

[magneto]

Re: hole in wool blazer

Hi Paisley,
Find a drycleaners/alterations place that does "reweaving"...ask around or check your Yellow Pages. When you find one, ask if you can see samples of their work (nothing worse than a botched reweaving job), but if the weaver is competent they can fix the hole perfectly. A friend blew the knee out of some wool trousers falling on an icy sidewalk, and after the hole was re-woven, you can't even tell there was any damage done.
Hope this helps!

 

[shindeco]

It may also be called "invisible mending". I have a suit that had a moth hole and now I wouldn't be able to find the spot. It's not cheap, mind you but if you've find someone good; it's worth it!

 

[Paisley]

Thanks

This is very helpful--thanks for taking the time to help!