Embroidery Thread(5)

Repairing clothing rather than replacing it extends the life of garments and reduces waste. Embroidery thread is a practical tool for visible mending, darning and decorative repair of wool and other natural fibre garments. At DILLING, our embroidery thread is stocked as part of our care and repair range, reflecting our view that quality garments are worth maintaining and repairing rather than discarding at the first sign of wear. The right thread makes repair work easier and more durable.

Embroidery thread can be used for a range of practical garment repair tasks. Small holes, worn areas at elbows and cuffs, and thinning fabric in high-wear zones can all be reinforced or repaired using embroidery thread and basic hand stitching. Visible mending techniques using embroidery thread have become a practical and creative way to extend the life of clothing. A darned hole or a reinforced elbow in a contrasting or complementary thread colour can become a feature of the repaired garment rather than a mark of wear.

Wool garments are particularly suited to repair with embroidery thread because of the natural structure of the wool fibre. Wool can be darned effectively using hand-stitching techniques that work the repair thread into the surrounding fabric. At DILLING, our embroidery thread is suitable for use on merino wool and other natural fibre garments in our range. Repairing a merino wool jumper or base layer with appropriate thread and technique extends its usable life significantly, which is a practical and considered approach to garment ownership.