Ruth's Repairs & Alterations

Ruth's Repairs & Alterations I'm Ruth, a maker and repair specialist based in Edenbridge, Kent. I have been sewing all my life and studied fashion and textiles at university.

I now focus on creative repairs and customisation to extend the life of your clothing.

Do you have any knitwear in need of repair or a refresh and debobbling? Whether you always get holes on your elbows or h...
09/12/2025

Do you have any knitwear in need of repair or a refresh and debobbling? Whether you always get holes on your elbows or have got out your favourite knit to find that the moths have had a feast, do not worry! your jumper can saved. 🧶

You can choose between a matching or contrast darn. Customisation is also available depending on the knitwear to add your initials or a date to personalise your item.

Why not get a favourite jumper repaired for someone as a Christmas gift✨

Prices:

£15 for a small 0-2cm repair
£25 for larger areas (per area)
£10 for a debobbling and refresh on its own, (included with any repair above)

For customisation POA

Based in Edenbridge.

Any questions please get in touch x

Jumping on the bandwagon cos it’s such a cute trend 😂
09/04/2025

Jumping on the bandwagon cos it’s such a cute trend 😂

Mending some knitwear today for a local customer. Have a check through your knitwear before we get into colder weather a...
02/09/2024

Mending some knitwear today for a local customer. Have a check through your knitwear before we get into colder weather and let me know if you would like anything repaired 🧶✨

Swiss Darning, otherwise known as Duplicate stitch on this jumper for a customer that had a hole on the elbow.
08/08/2024

Swiss Darning, otherwise known as Duplicate stitch on this jumper for a customer that had a hole on the elbow.

28/07/2024

Hello everyone! Welcome to my new page. Please give it a follow to see what I’ve been working on. If you need anything altered or repaired, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to help! 😊 🪡🧵🧶

The beginning of a contrast woven darn on a cashmere jumper for Second Cashmere, Scotland.
27/07/2024

The beginning of a contrast woven darn on a cashmere jumper for Second Cashmere, Scotland.

Experimenting with decorative running stitches 🪡
27/07/2024

Experimenting with decorative running stitches 🪡

Before and after of a repair on a ripped skirt, patched from behind and repaired with decorative embroidery stitches.
27/07/2024

Before and after of a repair on a ripped skirt, patched from behind and repaired with decorative embroidery stitches.

Denim can be patched and machine stitched to reinforce or repair seams and holes.
27/07/2024

Denim can be patched and machine stitched to reinforce or repair seams and holes.

27/07/2024
Japanese cotton socks with a darned toe.
27/07/2024

Japanese cotton socks with a darned toe.

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Edenbridge

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