How to repair holes in a camel coat? Step by step.

[@rickeyanderson5168]

Excellent repair to a vintage camel coat 🤗

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks! Have a nice day :)

[@shelleynobleart]

Exactly what I was hoping to find, but even better! Bless you.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

I am happy that you found this is a better way. Enjoy the mending, bless you!

[@larisagulida2464]

Этот ворс не будет держаться

[@funkeediscotek]

Thank you for the video! I have actually just started to learn felting at school to make small crafts and decorations, and I didn't know you could use it to fix wool coats. I have a favorite wool coat that I bought in Hamburg in 2011; it got attacked by moths last year. I will try to repair it using this method.

[@CatEyedGoddess]

You just saved me!!! I put some stuff in storage and apparently someone brought in some moths and they went to town on ppl’s stuff including me. Now I can save my stuff!!! Thank You!!!!!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks for the message. I am very pleased that this video is useful for you. Enjoying mending !

[@exarhospappas]

Thank you!!you have saved my new wool coat!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

You are so welcome!

[@leonorhuddleston4546]

I have a coat almost if not exactly the same color with same hole issue (multiples) I will definitely try this. Thank you

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Great. Please make sure the wool you sauced has the same colour shade with the wool around the holes, since the colour around shoulders may faded by sunlight exposure, but inside the garment, the colour may be still fresh. Have fun.

[@traceyleeherbert7756]

This is an amazing technique. I will have to find a felting tool and do some repairs on my coats.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Great, having fun!

[@nataliaglad6992]

Thank you so much for your work and ideas.

[@FavoriteLesLes]

Thank you. Great repair.

[@wilhelmseleorningcniht9410]

just thrifted a camelhair blazer, so this video is rather fortuitous ohh, needle felting is neat! I was expecting something more like darning, but considering camel hair is woven into this sorta flannel material, makes sense to needle felt it

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Congratulations on your thrift found. Camelhair fabric is amazing. I wish you have fun with the mending.

[@И.Рома]

Гениально! Спасибо инернету, что могу смотреть такой ремонт, касалось бы, безнадёжно испорченной вещи.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Спасибо, С Новым Годом.

[@jennifers6435]

Wow! Great tip again on you tube🌸🌸🌸

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Than you!

[@pheart2381]

I just bought a vintage camel hair coat off ebay. Fortunately no holes! Lucky you finding a Jaeger coat!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Congratulations on your vintage found! Yes I am so happy for finding a Jaeger coat. I got to know recently that Jaeger is the first fashion brand using camel hair to make clothing.

[@AlaB-lz6rv]

Well done👏👏👏👌

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you!

[@rbu2136]

I have a great one. Hope this works!

[@lenaalena2085]

Thanks a lot for your help ❤

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

You're welcome 😊

[@jennifers6435]

Clever girl🌸🌸🌸🌸my cashgora coat is waiting❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you, have fun.

[@barbararapin7552]

Nice job with you clear video.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you for your nice comment!

[@bettyboop-xg6jo]

Wow! You are soooo clever!❤

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks for your compliment 😊

[@lynnbjorkmannix6885]

Thanks you this was an excellent repair video

[@Anais-Anais.]

Спасибо вам большое!

[@danielongley2408]

Brilliant thankyou

[@adonisstorr]

YOOOOOOO when the music kicks in hahaha amazing love it

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks

[@FecklessMeander]

Brilliant !

[@monpet94]

Ein toller Tipp. Vielen Dank.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Bitte schön, viel Spaß damit.

[@marieashworth5981]

Thank you! Good advice and technique!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

You are welcome!

[@mlee6386]

Wow! That is so smart! You are the best! Thanks!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks for the compliment ☺

[@GiuliaRO]

So clever!!! 👏👏👏

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you!

[@victoriacasasco4319]

Question. What happens to fibers added when coat is dry cleaned?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

A good question, sorry I can't give you answer, because I haven't got the coat dry cleaned since I added the fibers to repair it. I very carefully avoid dry clean, because I don't like chemicals go through the coat. I normally air the coat outside, give the coat a gentle brush and steam it at home.

[@marianlinden9736]

generally, you should not send a vintage coat (30 yes old or more)to the cleaners. Rather you should clean by brushing well, rinsing any dirty spots with a slightly soapy solution and then clear water. Then hangoutside in shady spo to get rid of any odor and in shade so sun doesn't damage. Advice I got from vintage shop owner. A ten year old coat can go to the cleaners but I don't know what would happen to the felting. I only clean my coats at cleaners 1x a year, to be safe.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

@@marianlinden9736 You've given us such good advices, very detailed and helpful. Thank you so much!

[@TM-uk1rv]

Just wow, it's amazing!!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you!

[@iww6994]

Is the end of the needele split?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

No, the needle I am using is felting needle, it's different from common sewing needle.

[@sleepless5131]

Will the repair part fall off after a while?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Good question, thanks. Mine still stays. I think instead of putting all the camel hair on one go, it' s better to put a little bit camel hair each time and use felting needle to fix it, one layer after another layer.

[@АринаВишневская-х3ц]

Super. Thanks ❤

[@olgaharrell3176]

My friend accidentally burned a hole (cigarette 😢) in his black coat. I believe I can use this technique, but should I trim the sides of the hole that melted to give it a fresh edge or felt into it to cover it all and better hold it there? 🤔

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi, I haven't mended a burnt hole before so I can't give you an answer from my experience, however I would do like you said, trim the melted edge first. If the hole was burnt through, I would use the same coloured thread and sew a base first, afterwards add wool. I hope this answer would be helpful.

[@mallory-knox]

Amazing!, would you mind sharing the name of the needle please, I can't quite understand the word you say right before "needle" thank you so much :)

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Felting needle, bought on ebay. Having fun!

[@mallory-knox]

@@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844 thank you!! :)

[@Селена-р7ш]

Thak you so much 😘

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

You're welcome 😊

[@valorizeme]

What kind of needle?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Felting needle, I bought mine on ebay.

[@danbee415]

i got a coat like this, d'avenza 100% cashmere. annoyingly some holes and damages. need to try and get it invisibily mended some point.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Cashmere is such luxury material, it worths the mending, hope you fixing the coat and enjoy it.

[@israel-ukrainealex-marina]

💙💛 fantastika👍

[@erikachao]

Wow, great techniques! There are a few moth holes on my camel hair coat, can iron-on patches be ironed on the coat? I don’t mind adding decorations on the coat if it’s doable. Thanks!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hey, thanks for checking the video. I have no experience with iron on patches, I am not sure if it works for a camel hair coat, since camel hair is long and fluffy, not a flat surface. Would it be possible to test the iron on patches on a invisible place of the coat first?

[@erikachao]

Thank you so much for replying!🌹🌹

[@MsLouisVee]

Don’t do that

[@MrsB614]

Can this work with alpaca fabric?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi, sorry for late responding. I haven't tried to mend alpaca faric, but I think this can work with alpaca fabric as well, since alpaca and camel hair are both lightweight and soft.

[@MrsB614]

Thank you!

[@RuthMBrown73]

Wonderful❤❤❤

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks

[@natalia5799]

Спасибо огромное, очень нужное видео!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you, having fun!

[@saricochrane8829]

Perfect!,,

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks!

[@maggiemountbatton8224]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

You’re welcome 😊, have fun!

[@victoriawalker1659]

Brilliant!

[@calioppe3723]

Да немного отличается по цвету, но идея очень интересная, если чёрное пальто то наверно будет не так видно,👍

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you for sharing your observation.The camel hair for mending was taken from inside of the caot, so the colour is still fresh, while the colour of the coat on the shoulder is a bit faded because of sunlight bleching.So it would be better to take some camel hair of the same colour shade.

[@ЕленаВакулова-х6ю]

Спасибо за идею! Очень полезно! ❤

[@dusicahalilagic8020]

Bravo and thanks

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks!

[@raquelrodriguez865]

Hi, Is it necessary to open the lining to do this? Also, I noticed my coat has become threadbare around the edges, like near the cuffs. Do you know the reason for this and can I use the same technique there as well? Thanks!

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi, opening the lining just makes it is easier when doing felting and protect the lining. I've seen other people doing the similar repair without opening the lining. About "threadbare", if you mean the area near the cuff lost wool and shows the lining(I meanthe lining which hold the wool ), yes it happens because the wool has been rubbed off when you put the coat on and off. I have a coat, I can see the "threadbare" near the cuff, near the pockets, near the neckline etc any area which have more contacts with hands, neck, even bags. I think you can try the same technique. I hope this would be helpful.

[@Cloudryder9]

Genius!

[@DiannaAtherton]

What size felting needle did you use?

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi there, sorry there is no size information of the needle to find. I bought the needle on ebay UK from the seller "cuddly_buddly", the name of the needle is "Buddly Crafts Barbed Felting Needles". I hope this could be helpful.

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844 yes thank you so much. You do wonderful work.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

@@DiannaAtherton Thanks, my pleasure.

[@dalismega3120]

Bravooooooooooooo!!!!!!

[@ahmedismail6412]

برافووو..Bravoooo

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thanks!

[@poonumkhan1751]

Woww

[@mysettingsmysettings2997]

I try this and my fibers fell out after wearing it for a month.😢

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi I am sorry to hear that. Where is the mended hole? I am wondering if the mended hole is where the coat gets more contact from other part of coat, hands, bags etc, so the fibre get more rubbed and eventually fall off. Or adding fiber piece by piece instead of a big lump in one go while mending would last longer?

[@Bo-Sasha]

😽😁😎

[@missh9053]

Brill x

[@funfan515]

I’m glad you are skilled and optimistic about the project. But the reality, if you have found such holes- these ( what we have seen here) are moth created holes. If they already were in the delicate fabric- one can never tell , if there any others are present ( usually as larvae or eggs). It is extremely difficult to get rid of them, they cause almost irreversible/ irreparable damage AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU CAN SACRIFICE YOU FULL WARDROBE AND HOME TO BE INFESTED!!! You can have thousands of dollars of loss, because of one damaged piece! Be careful, and make an educated decision. I would immediately have gotten rid of it, regardless of name, brand and material. I’m speaking from personal experience. Never ever a used cashmere, wool, alpaca, fur or silk item in my collection, in my life!!! Period. But everyone can make their own decision. At your own risk. I have learned my lesson. ( Cost me a new wardrobe, a closet renovation, new floors, and thousands of dollars in loss… months of terrible fear, regret, and anxiety).

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Thank you very much for sharing this important information from your experience. Every one who buys secondhand clothing need to be aware of the risk you are talking about. I am sorry to hear about what you've been through, such a big loss, especially emotionally as well. I had my own sad experience as well. I normally brush and steam the secondhand coats I get, hanging them seperately outside of the wardrobe for a few weeks, before I put them in my wardrobe. I use cedarwood ring and self-made lavender bags to prevent the moths.

[@funfan515]

@@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844 Great ideas. Non of those helped in my experience. We have a fully cedar floored and walled closet. These creatures did not care. In fact I religiously dry cleaned before bringing anything into the house- and keep each item in separate sealed bags, so I have no idea, what else could have been done. But I have learned my lesson. Everyone should be free to choose their preferences.Im not trying to convince anyone. I made my own choices for the future, but I found useful, to respectfully share my experiences, if that helps anyone else to avoid such things. Good luck with your wardrobe though! 😊

[@nwwarehouse9320]

A pest control company can get if rid moths and egg by spraying with a flea spray. May take two treatments. My wool carpet in my closet were the culprit . They also have a treatment like pheromones etc

[@ИринаИрина-н2м]

Класс😂

[@lesleynyborg2093]

I was kind of disappointed in the results. It seemed that the repaired spots were obvious. Maybe a steam press and/or a trim would have made them less so? I want to repair a camel hair coat for my husband that we bought 40 years ago on our Honeymoon to Bermuda.

[@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844]

Hi thank you for your suggestion. I see the repaired spot is different, too, I think it looks darker than other areas, because I have taken some camel hair from inside the coat which is a darker colour, but the shoulder parts of the coat are fading due to exposure to sunlight etc. Next time I will try to source camelhair/wool with a better matching colour. A coat from Honeymoon is a treasure, I am very curious to know the results of your repair.

[@lesleynyborg2093]

@@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844 WOW! Thanks for replying! I'll see if I get any better results! I will let you know!

[@КнопкаДжи-л8щ]

@@mycolourfulvintagewardrobe9844это не из-за цвета, это потому что густота и положение ворса отличается от оригинала. Но мне кажется, что это пока наилучший способ решить проблему, правда не идеальный на 100%

[@МаринаБондарь-г6й]

Поздно увидела ваше видео ,испортила на ютубе увидела с клеем и пальто испортила 🤦‍♀️