Specialist Knitwear Alterations
Mending your woollies with our unique craftsmanship
We specialise in knitwear alterations and have worked with very expensive (designer) knits and sentimental pieces. It is a skill that is fading but we are specialists that are here to advise on the best mend to extend the life of your woollies. Knitwear requires a very different process to woven garments so it is a job which requires the right expertise and that is exactly what we offer .
While we specialist in Alterations, we also provide repairs to your beloved knit pieces so you can hold on to them for a lifetime.
SERVICES
Damaged Knits
These include minor issues such as pulls, ladders (dropped stitches), moth holes, changing fastenings (buttons) etc.
Please note that we do not offer Invisible mending of holes. We usually use Darning method or mock knit stitch but both are visible.
Pricing - starts at £45
Intensive Repairs
These include issues such as ripped seams, damaged finishings (cuffs, hems, necklines) etc.
Pricing - starts at £75
Alterations
This includes shortening, lengthening and narrowing your knits (examples include shortening sleeves, shortening the body of your jumper, changing the neck trim, adding width to a cardigan etc). We examine the construction of the garment to advise on the best method to finish your knits.
Pricing - starts at £137.50
To quicken the process of quoting, please send us photos of the damage and your enquiry. Email Yakshi directly on yakshimalhotra@gmail.com
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Woollies we’ve saved,
one stitch at a time
“Great customer service and the alteration was beautifully done - gave my dress a whole new lease of life.”
Susannah H.
“I honestly can't spot where the hole has been repaired, The workmanship is that good, I would highly recommend.”
Gordon W.
“I’ve just received from Yakshi the lovely Jaeger pullover, given to me by my wife. The moth damage, the worn out elbow and the frayed hem have all been beautifully repaired, with elbow patches added and the frayed hem secured. I couldn’t imagine this work being done better and I am very grateful to Yakshi.”
Mark J.
"Your work is a superb addition and fits harmoniously colourwise as if it was originally intended to be there. When buttoned up the cardigan is wearable with ease and shows no stretch effect at the buttons. In structure the additions just look like part of the garment. You have indeed performed your magic on this and have transformed it from wearable in a limited way to being a full-use cardigan. One should not wish time away but I have to confess that I am looking forward to December! I much appreciated your attentiveness and making of colour samples. Service like that is rare. You showed exceptional dedication to the task and expert skill in completing it"
Alexander M.
“A much treasured 20yr old fisherman rib jumper from the outer Hebrides was in need of some serious TLC, holes, pulls, joints around necks coming apart etc – I really didn’t want to lose it and after some googling, I found Yakshi online. All the online feedback was excellent and I can only report same. Great comms, honest quotation and clear feedback throughout and all delivered and retuned safely. I now have a jumper expertly repaired and ready for another 20years of use – I can only say a big thanks and recommend without hesitation“
Tom P.
“The repairs were MASTERFUL. A very sincere thank you. I love giving new life to these, what at times seem lost causes.Yakshi has very unique skills. How lucky I was to find her.
THANK YOU“
Richard R.
“Yakshi made a perfect job of shortening the sleeves on my cashmere jumper. I’m extremely impressed with the quality of the work and the newly knitted cuffs are indistinguishable from the originals. Highly recommended!”
Jonathan S.
“What an artist ! I could not be happier with the finished result . Incredibly professional and skilful. Rest assured you can entrust your your treasured items with Yakshi . Thank you.”
Jez O.
“We are very happy with it and it looks ready for another ten years wear, the patches look very well. Thanks for your prompt service”
Angela B.
I would have to say that I think you are an absolute magician - I had no idea that it was possible to mend such complex knitting so very nearly invisibly - I'm absolutely delighted with the amazing work you've done to save this very special jumper for me.
Tim S.
Brilliant job! Brought my jumper back to life :)
Phillip B.
Yakshi performed a kind of darning magic on my moth-mauled woollens and was very efficient and straightforward to deal with.
Simon B.
Excellent repair by Yakshi. Glad to get my Jumper back!
Peter B..
Excellent repairs and customer service, thanks Yakshi!
Lee H.
Yakshi provided an excellent service with my cashmere jumper. Quick and looks like new.
Dinara N.
Yakshi altered the length of my knitted dress perfectly. If I ever need knitwear altered again, I will send it to her - she knows exactly what to do and produces stellar work.
Mina E.
It’s such an amazing job! Holes are mended so nicely and not noticeable at all.
Aya H.
Had a great experience with Yakshi who mended two jumpers for me beautifully. Look forward to wearing them for many more years to come. Thank you, Yakshi!
Sarah B.
Yakshi has done a wonderful job and has transformed an expensive unwearable garment into one of my favourite pieces. Beauriful craftsmanship and swift and courteous communication throughout. I'm about to send her another piece.
Ann H.
Yakshi is a miracle worker - she did such a fabulous job reinforcing a jumper that was wearing a bit thin. I would never hesitate to send my knitwear to Yakshi in the future (in fact, I hope for it!)
Nina L.
Very pleased with the service. I'd searched for many years for a competent knitter to fix a 40 year old cable knit jumper. The repair isn't visible.
Paul S.
“Yakshi repaired a fairly badly damaged cardigan that was quite a complex chunky knit with two colours. Not only did she match the wool colours perfectly, but now, even I can't see exactly where the damaged sections were. The cardigan is like new. She even fixed an additional hole I hadn't noticed, at no extra charge. Amazing skills and service.”
Matthew P.
“Yakshi mended four small holes in a woollen dress. The work was excellent and you can’t see where the holes were”
Angela G.
“Yakshi worked on a sweater for myself and another for my husband. (Removal of a funnel neck and a crew neck, and repairing a hole.)
Yakshi made sure to keep us updated on what she was able to do, in terms of options for the alterations and the repair and completed both sweaters within a week. The results were incredible….a beautiful finish on both.
We are really happy with the end results and looking forward to wearing sweaters we had previously found too uncomfortable to wear.”.
Caroline M.
“A brilliant experience from beginning to end. Responsive in communication. Spot on in terms of recommendations and thinking through the repair. Excellent in the standard of the work done (I had a precious old cardigan mended). And speedy in terms of turnaround time. Can't recommend Yakshi highly enough”
Ben M.
"I am absolutely thrilled with what Yakshi has done. She has transformed a boring but lovely sweater into one that's beyond beautiful. It's going to be a modern heirloom, and I know I'll wear it forever. She is a genius. I'll doubtless be in touch again with something else, but in the meantime thank you again."
Ursula H.
"Yakshi was so easy to work with and highly professional answering all my queries quickly and efficiently and mended a huge moth hole in my favourite sweater by the time she said it would be done.. My beautifully mended sweater is now practically as good as new."
Barbara T.
"Yakshi made a fantastic job repairing my Stone island cardigan which had pretty much written off wearing again. Amazing work.."
David G.
"I can't tell you how happy I was with the work Yakshi did to repair and make usable a Norwegian sweater which is definitely over 80 years old and maybe even older. Some of the repairs are invisible and the ones which we discussed had to re-knitted from a new yarn, match the old colours so well you would think they were part of the original design. I am absolutely delighted, this is an artist at work and it was worth every penny. I can't recommend Yakshi highly enough.."
Jonathan B.
“Yakshi is brilliant. She completely rescued my cardigan from bleach damage. She worked with the utmost care, was happy to advise on the best approach and the result is fantastic!”
Helen C.
"Fast, attentive, personal service. Excellent attention to detail. Outstanding results. Better than I had even hoped. Would thoroughly recommend."
Jonathan W.
“I discovered Yakshi when researching some where to repair damage caused by moths on my sweater. I was truly delighted with the result. It was a very discreet /neat repair and at a reasonable price.Very clever work which I highly recommend”
Judith P.
Thank you so much for your hard work - I am very pleased with the result.
Yvonne S.
“I needed the bottom and sleeves of a new Icelandic cardigan shortened. Yakshi’s work was absolutely first class and the end result was indistinguishable from (and in places better than) the original. I was particularly impressed with the amount of thought and reflection that Yakshi put into the whole process (communicating with me throughout) to ensure the best result possible.
This is not a cheap option but you genuinely get what you pay for and an honest quote is given beforehand (and stuck to). If you want perfect results this is the place to go. I would definitely recommend”.
Andree
“The service received from Yakshi was impeccable. My favourite cardigan was returned as good as new. I will be sending more jumpers to her shortly. Communication was also superb. A really excellent service in every way.”
Peter G.
“A very professional lady who did an amazing job in restoring a much loved cardigan - I am very happy with all her work.
Anna.
"I am absolutely thrilled with what Yakshi has done. She has transformed a boring but lovely sweater into one that's beyond beautiful. It's going to be a modern heirloom, and I know I'll wear it forever. She is a genius. I'll doubtless be in touch again with something else, but in the meantime thank you again."
Ursula H.
What an artist ! I could not be happier with the finished result . Incredibly professional and skilful. Rest assured you can entrust your your treasured items with Yakshi . Thank you .
Jerem O.
“My jumper arrived and it looks amazing! Yakshi has managed to completely restore a ten-year-old jumper that was on its last legs but now looks and feels fit to last at least another decade! The way she has re-knitted so much of the frayed original yarn is very clever and means the newly repaired sections are almost completely invisible, and feel just as soft as the original. I really couldn't be happier with the work, and will definitely be in touch again the next time moths attack my cupboard or I get a sleeve caught on a door or a much-loved old sweater simply begins to fall apart!”
Nathaniel Morris
I have a much-loved Norwegian jumper that had gaping holes in each elbow. I searched online and discovered that Yakshi has glowing reviews from others in a similar predicament. She responded very quickly to my initial inquiry and I was wearing the jumper, beautifully repaired, within 2 weeks of making contact. Thank you, Yakshi!
Angus L.
“Yakshi did a wonderful job repairing my prized and delicate jumper that I had been on the verge of abandoning. It now looks and feels brand new. The repairs are invisible, she has really great craftsmanship. And it was also easy and quick to send and get back the repair. I’d recommend her very, very highly to anyone who wants to extend the life of their woollens “
Redmond
“Yakshi repaired two items for me and has done a fantastic job. She repaired the seam on a Amundsen 100% merino wool jumper as well as a hole on a Dale of Norway wool jumper. They are both as good as new and I’ll certainly be using Yakshi in the future“
Pete Thomas
“Yakshi fixed my hand-knitted Icelandic sweater perfectly - she's added to its rugged personality and I'm looking forward to the next patch”
Matthew B.
“Absolutely FAB!” “Work carried out as offered, highest quality and my 30 year old guernsey looks smarter than when it was new. Delighted”
Gareth A.
“Thank you for the sweater. I have it on me right now and I am extremely happy. Great great job”
Barbara
Thank you so much for the blanket. I can now use it again and the darning is almost invisible. Only on closest inspection can one notice it. So thank you again. I am very, very grateful"
Usha G.
"It looks fantastic, I can't notice the mend at all. Yakshi has done a great job!"
Robin T.
“My husband had a beautiful hand knitted Norwegian jumper with a very complicated pattern (the Norwegian Winer Olympic pattern for Lillehammer) but it had a number of holes, probably due to moths and threads catching. I searched online and chose Yakshi because she seemed to be a knitwear and yarn specialist ,and had good reviews for work on similar style garments. She came back to me very promptly with a price and when she received the garment she advised that more extensive work needed done. We went ahead with it and the jumper is as good as new. I am really pleased to have it looking so good and will try and protect it better in future. Beautiful work, and impeccable service.”
Alison Townsley
‘I contacted Yakshi to repair a massive hole in my partner’s favourite knit cardigan. She was incredibly responsive and turned the repair around in record time. It was absolutely seamless - he couldn’t even remember what sleeve was unravelling in the first place!’
Sam
“Yakshi has recently knitted a new neckline for a much loved Shetlands jumper, that had unravelled on the shoulder. It also had a huge hole on the elbow and, as it turned out, more moth holes than either she or I first realised. The standard of her workmanship is amazing, so precise and well done. And how lovely to be able to save well loved pieces in this way.”
Astrid S
“I just want to say thank you for the superb job you’ve done on the sweaters. I’ve had fun trying to spot the repairs. I’ve just given them a well-needed wash before returning them to my son. He’ll be really pleased and surprised. I also appreciated the speed with which you’ve mended them - thanks again!”
Bridget
"I was delighted with Yakshi's (beautiful) repair of a 20 year old much loved Irish jumper and her efficient and prompt online responses and service. Thank you very much."
Moira S
“Yakshi, you are a true magician transforming the tattered cuffs on my beloved varsity jacket back to the original stylishness“
Bruce Lynn
“I had a very expensive Paul & Shark jumper that caught the zip badly when washing. 7 parts needed repairing and one of the rips was pretty big. Although not an invisible mend, I don’t think anyone could have done the repairs any better and my jumper has a new lease of life.”
Steve O'Loughlin
“ My much loved 30+ year old Guernsey jumper now has a new lease of life. It had a hard life before from being worked around the garden, doing work in various bits of the countryside and travelling overseas with me for my down time. It had got very worn, torn and frayed at the collar, cuffs and seams. Yakshi has replaced the collar, new cuffs and fixed the tears, all re-knitted or replaced in a shade almost exactly the same as the original. Quickly done and back with me within a week. Very pleased with the work and so nice the have it back and not having to worry about it decaying and fraying any more. “
Julian S
“ My favourite Fairisle jumper was well-munched by moths. Yakshi agreed to fix it and found several additional holes I had not noticed. Jumper was returned quickly, and expertly repaired. The whole process only took a week including post both ways. A really good impressive service.”
Hugo Fletcher
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