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How to Repair a Rip in a Cashmere Scarf

Introduction

If your cashmere scarf has a tear, this guide will help you to restore it to its original condition. This repair uses simple hand-sewing techniques to repair your scarf.

If your scarf has a plaid or patterned design, be sure to align the patterns carefully during the repair process.

Take care to avoid injuring your hand with the needle while sewing.

If the tear in your scarf isn’t fixed, it could worsen over time, potentially causing more damage or unraveling the fabric entirely. Repairing it now will help your scarf look beautiful again and extend its lifespan.

What you need

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    • Lay your cashmere scarf on a flat and clean surface.

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    • Trim any stray/loose threads off the ripped area.

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    • Thread your needle through the hole at the bottom and tie a knot at one end.

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    • Start your needle at the bottom of the rip to secure the end knot through a first small stitch.

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    • Insert your needle across your first stitch and then do a vertical stitch.

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    • Repeat this action until you have almost reached the top of the rip.

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    • Gradually make the top stitches closer together.

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    • Pull the string to close up the rip.

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    • Secure your sewing with a knot at the back.

    • Cut off the excess sewing thread.

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Conclusion

You've completed the repair! To undo your sewing, just cut the thread and pull it out.

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