How to Not Get Holes in silk cashmere sweater

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Silk cashmere sweater is one of the finest pieces of clothing in a person's closet. These items combine the softness of fine silk and warmth of the wool from sheep. In addition to being an expensive item in your closet, it is also very stylish and reflects your good taste in clothing. However, it is very prone to moths that will eat cashmere and destroy your favorite piece of clothing easily. This article talks about several ways to not get holes in your silk cashmere sweater. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

    • 1

      Do not hang your silk cashmere sweater in your closet. This is exactly how I got several holes in my cashmere sweater. It is in a perfect place for the moth to chew on.

    • 2

      Get a small plastic bag, put moth balls in it. Seal it and poke several small holes with a needle. You should avoid direct contact between the moth ball and your silk cashmere sweater.

    • 3

      Get a larger plastic bag; put the small plastic bag with moth balls and your silk cashmere sweater in it. Seal the opening.

    • 4

      If you discover small holes in your silk cashmere sweater, you can repair it yourself by either patching it from the inside or sew it up.

    • 5

      If you discover medium to big holes in your silk cashmere sweater, it might need to get rewoven by a professional.

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Comments

  • jimdris Dec 09, 2008
    Sorry to hear about your sweater. Thanks for the tips.
  • Butterfli Dec 09, 2008
    Great tips~ Thanks!
  • Katelyn Thomas Dec 09, 2008
    Great tips. If you decide the sweater is ruined, you can give it to a crafter to turn into wool felt for crafts.

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