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Example repair job

Moth holes in a favourite wool jumper

Clothing & textiles · Bristol (BS6) · Completed · budget £35

Agreed price £28 · paid by card on collection

This is how a repair goes on Little Menders, from posting the job to picking it up. Hannah described the problem, local menders offered to help, and she chose the one that suited her.

The job

My grandad's navy lambswool jumper has three small moth holes: two on the left sleeve and one near the hem. I'd love them mended before they spread. Visible mending is fine if matching the colour isn't possible.

Material: Lambswool
How would you like it repaired?: Drop off at a workshop

Offers from local menders

Menders nearby see the job and reply with how they'd fix it, when, and roughly what it costs.

Priya M. · 4.9 ★ · 41 jobsSelected

I darn knitwear most weeks and keep a box of navy wools, so I should be able to match it closely. Three small holes is a nice tidy job.

Within a week · £25–£30 · Workshop

Tom R. · 4.7 ★ · 18 jobsNot chosen

Happy to do a visible mend with a contrasting yarn if you fancy something a bit different. Post it to me and I'll send it back.

About 2 weeks · £20 · Mail-in

Margaret K. · 5.0 ★ · 9 jobsNot chosen

If the hem is thinning I may need to reknit a few rows there. I'd want to see it before giving a firm price.

3–5 days · £35–£40, subject to inspection · Collection

The quote

Final quote · £28Approved

Darn the three moth holes with matching navy lambswool, then hand-wash and block the jumper.

I'll check the rest of the jumper for weak spots and ask you before doing anything extra.

Messages

HannahThanks Priya! Could I drop it off on Saturday morning?

PriyaSaturday's perfect, I'm in the workshop 9 till 1. Bring it in a sealed bag, and I'll pop it in the freezer for a couple of days first in case there are any moth eggs.

PriyaAll done! The holes are closed and you'd have to look hard to find them. Ready to collect whenever suits.

HannahIt looks brilliant. Grandad would be really pleased.

Appointments

WorkDropped off at Priya's workshopDay 5 · Saturday morning

CollectionCollected and paidDay 11 · Thursday after 5pm

History

Day 1Receiving responses · Posted by Hannah
Day 2Repairer selected · Hannah chose Priya
Day 2Estimate provided
Day 3Approved · Agreed at £28
Day 5In progress · Jumper dropped off
Day 9Ready for collection or delivery
Day 11Completed

The review

Hannah · 5/5

Priya was lovely from start to finish. The darns are almost invisible and the whole jumper came back softer than when it went in. I'll be back with the rest of the moth-nibbled pile!

Reply from Priya: Thank you Hannah, it was a pleasure. Cedar balls in the drawer will help keep the moths away.

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