Advanced Course: Cashmere Invisible Mending Skills. Self-Study
- Description
About the Course: Our Advanced Program teaches the art of invisible mending on cashmere and knitwear to a high professional standard. Developed by Cashmere Circle's expert team in Scotland, this is a comprehensive 8-module self-study program that takes you from a solid foundation in repair techniques all the way through to tackling complex, high-value garments with confidence. Once purchased, the program is yours to revisit as often as you like — a permanent reference library at your fingertips.
Who It's For: This program is designed for individuals with existing sewing or knitting experience who are ready to take their skills to the next level. It's ideal if you're looking to deepen your expertise in knitwear repair, and build a strong foundation in cashmere restoration techniques.
How Long Does It Take? The program is self-paced across 8 modules, with lifetime access and no fixed deadlines. We recommend working through the modules in order, as each one builds on the last, and we encourage students to practice regularly with the aim of completing the program within 4 to 6 months of enrolling.
What You Will Learn: By the end of the program you will have developed a thorough understanding of invisible repair for knitted cashmere garments. You will learn a wide range of knit structures, master duplicate stitch on everything from plain to textured and patterned knits, know how to source and harvest yarn from the garment itself, and be equipped to assess and repair garments of varying complexity and value.
Why Cashmere Circle?
Environmental Committment
Our aim is to look after the cashmere garments that already exist. Keeping them out of landfill with careful care and creative recycling. Sustainability is woven into every fibre of our business. From our packaging to the ingredients in our Cashmere Wash. And, we promise to donate 1% of our gross revenue to grassroots environmental groups.
A Green Tomorrow
A business model for a Green Tomorrow. Hawick and the Borders was the global hub for cashmere and knitwear. The region is rich with skills and knowledge passed down through generations. Our focus on zero-waste circularity with emphasis on garment care and upcycling, introduces to the region a model of business more suited for a sustainable tomorrow.
Passing on Skills
For us all to support sustainable fashion, we must ensure the skills and expertise that once filled the mills of the region are not lost. Our lead repairers are those who have spent a lifetime working with international fashion brands. We're ensuring these skills are carried on the next generation by supporting knowledge transfer programmes to inspire a new generation to see the creative possibilities of sustainable fashion.
Highly skilled
Invisible Mending
Invisible mending is a fabric repair technique that re-weaves yarn into the fabric of a garment or item of upholstery to seamlessly patch a hole. The yarn is often discretely taken from other parts of the garment to allow for a perfect colour match.
Preparation is key
Moth damage
Don’t let moths ruin your wardrobe, by protecting your garments. Moth season kicks off in May and lasts all summer through to October and you’ll find them in dark, undisturbed places.
