Mending Moth Holes

Repair moth-damaged sweaters and knit garments by hand at Boston Building Resources in Roxbury, and pick up the darning skills to keep doing it at home. You'll learn hand-stitching techniques for fixing holes in wool and knitwear, plus how to spot early signs of clothes moth activity and stop it before it spreads. Bring any sweater or knit piece that needs mending, and leave with it repaired and your closet moth-proofed for this winter.

What We’ll Cover

🧵 Darn moth holes in wool and knit fabrics using hand-stitching techniques

🦋 Identify the signs of clothes moth activity before it gets worse

👯 Match thread and stitch style to different sweater weights and weaves

🧺 Store and protect your off-season garments so moths can't reach them

Make and Take Home

You'll mend your own sweater or knit garment during class and leave with it repaired and ready to wear again.

Come Prepared

Bring any sweaters or knit garments with moth holes or damage you'd like to repair — the more the merrier! All darning materials are provided. No sewing experience needed — all skill levels and backgrounds welcome!