Restore · Revive · Relove

Heritage Garment Repair

Returning life to your favourite garments. From the tiniest tear to a full reweave – we give your clothes a second generous chapter.

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The Repair Specialists

Visible mending, invisible art

Our studio has been saving garments for two decades. We work with fragile heirlooms, vintage denim, leather jackets, wool coats, and everyday essentials. Each piece receives an individual multi-step assessment to return it to wearable yet perfectly loved condition.

1,204
Repairs Completed
96%
Wardrobe Rescued
18
Certified Restorers
47
Heritage Denim Techniques
Hands That Heal Fabric

No tear is too complex

We merge Japanese sashiko, old-school French invisible darning and modern laser patching. The result: a repair that is structurally strong and visually indistinguishable from original texture, unless you choose a contrasting thread.

Invisible / antique re-weave for delicate fabrics
Heavy-duty sashiko patching for denim
Leather & suede re-stitching, re-zipper & re-colour
Rebuilding frayed seams, resizing & re-lining
Repair Tariffs

Transparent per-service pricing

Quick Stitch
$45 per seam

For straight seams, hems & simple stitch fixes.

  • Simple seam repair
  • Hem shortening
  • Button re-sew
  • Small tear (up to 3cm)
  • Usually 2-day turnaround
Order Quick Fix
Upcycler's Favorite
Heritage Restore
$99 per piece

Comprehensive repair with darning, patching or reweaving.

  • Up to 15cm of linear damage
  • Choice of thread colour & stitch style
  • Reinforcement patch optional
  • Hand wash & dry after
  • Inspection 360°
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Full Remodel
$220 per project

Large repairs incl. zip replacement, leather upgrade, full relining.

  • New custom zipper (made to length)
  • Replace linings, collars, cuffs
  • Leather conditioning
  • Profound stain removal attempt
  • Call for unique projects
Remodel Request

We post an exact quote after free in-studio evaluation. No hidden costs.

Restoration Process

From torn to treasured, in 6 steps

Our workflow is precise but subtle. Here’s how your garment moves through our hands.

01

Drop-off & Damage Mapping

We clean, inspect under UV light & document every tear, stain, and weak seam with a digital docket.

02

Reinforcement Strategy

Tailor selects between reweaving, single-layer darning, sashiko patch or replacement panel.

03

Micro-fiber Matching

We source threads from our archive of 300+ shades and textures to match the original yarn.

04

Manual Stitching

For delicate repairs we use a 0.1mm needle, magnified lenses & a steady hand. Takes hours not minutes.

05

Finishing & Press

We steam, iron and shape to erase all signs of the repair seam. Even the inside is smooth.

06

Eco-care Package

Every piece returns in a reusable cotton bag with a care manual and a recycled-rubber pin.

Recent Rescues

Before & after of our favorite fixes

Denim jacket with elbow patch

Vintage Levi’s with two battle wounds – fixed using genuine vintage denim patch & sashiko stitching.

Wool coat moth damage repair

Moth-eaten area on a camel coat restored with an invisible reweave using the original yarn.

Leather bag handle repair

Broken handles of a family heirloom satchel replaced with new buttery leather and brass rivets.

Silk shirt re-weaving result

Tear in a 1980s silk blouse repaired with 0.19mm fiber and now displays zero trace.

Common Repair Questions

Repair wisdom, answered

In ideal conditions (natural fibre, fine weave, and original cloth), the result is virtually undetectable. For synthetics we use a blended thread that mimics sheen and grain.

Quick stitches take 48 hours; classic repairs 3-5 days; complex reweaving up to 2 weeks. We always contact you for extension.

Yes, it helps assessment. We also provide a complimentary sanitising clean for high-touch parts before we start.

Our Full Remodel service can add an artistic new panel or contrast fabric, giving the item an entirely fresh personality.
Send Us Your Precious

Book a repair evaluation

Tell us about the damage and we’ll set up a time for you to come in or send it with our courier. We reply within 12 business hours.

Repair Desk

+61 3 8457 1923

Atelier Mail

stitchworks@gmail.com

Repair Studio

242 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia