my first attempt at reweaving, and what kind of check is this?

Not that long actually. I spent an afternoon, mending at least 6 holes? And I'm sure it gets quicker with practice.

Like I said, apart from having to match the pattern, this is quite a forgiving fabric to start learning on.

I think I'll call it a giant novelty houndstooth - that's a good description.

And thank you! Maybe I can start charging for it in time...

 

Wow, great work! Hats off to you! I've done my bit of mending, but never looks as nice! I've a vintage jacket that has had some serious reweaving done on it - a nice fine grey wool. Looking at it and imagining the work that went into it boggles the mind!

Karin

 

Claire you flatter me! Your projects must involve very fine fabrics.

I have to say though, having tried this, I want to do more and hope to get properly skillful at it, so I can do this on finer fabrics. I found it so satisfying. The next hole to fix is in a fine rayon, which will be a whole different kettle of fish I think.

That sounds incredible the Linton Tweed technique. This pattern certainly seemed to be woven in, not dyed. It's made of four different coloured yarns - two solids, a dark brown and a tobacco brown, and two marls, a green made of two slightly different greens, and an orange made of a dark orange and a peach. I love the fabric with the autumn colours, the novelty weave making up the 'wild' houndstooth. The jacket was undamaged but I just had to rescue the skirt - I couldn't give up on it so I decided to try reweaving.

The suit is home sewn as far as I can tell.

 

Ruth, I have a jacket to send over to you, when you are ready to take on work!

 

Thank you Linda! I really recommend it.