With winter approaching, I’ve been pulling out all the sweaters that have been lurking in the back of my wardrobe for months. But while I do a good job stocking them with cedar and lavender, I always find a pair of moth-hole sweaters.
Those pesky moths love to feast on wool – and they seem to have a pricey taste, because they always choose cashmere first. After finding several holes in one of my favorite sweaters, I discussed what to do. abandoned her? Find some expensive services that you could darn into?
Then, I did a little research on the internet and found a solution that I can do myself. All I needed was a magic powder that cost less than $10.
How do I fix my jacket bonding agent
When I first discovered this video (Opens in a new tab) I made fun of explaining how to fix jacket holes with powder. Sure enough, this was one of those “hacks” (the kind that populate TikTok these days) that it turns out doesn’t actually work.
Reader, you have already succeeded.
I decided to give it a try because, what’s the worst that could happen? The jacket was already unwearable. If I mess it up even more, I can still donate it or even use it as the most expensive household rag out there.
So, I purchased the Bo-Nash 2-Once Fusible Bonding Agent ($8.78, Amazon (Opens in a new tab)), which comes with helpful instructions. After reading it and rewatching the video, I gathered my tools – scissors, an iron, a small plate, and parchment paper.
Now, the instructions and videos recommend using a fiberglass iron sheet, but I wasn’t about to buy one, so I used parchment paper instead.
Once everything was in place, I started repairing.
How to fix a jacket hole with fusing powder
The first step is to cut a small amount of the jacket. Turn the jacket inside out and check the seams. There should be extra fabric, but be very careful while cutting. You don’t want to make another hole yourself! You won’t need a ton if the hole is small.
Next, cut the fabric with scissors into smaller and smaller pieces until it’s basically fluffy. Then mix the fluff with a small amount of powder.
Insert a double layer of parchment paper into the jacket so that it is visible on the other side of the hole.
Then apply enough powdered fluff to completely fill the hole. Place another double layer of parchment paper over the hole.
Hold a very hot iron (the iron was on the wool) for five to seven seconds. Lift the top parchment paper to see if the fabric has melted. If it doesn’t, heat it up for a few more seconds.
Once the fabric has fused, the hole must be filled. Most likely, the area will appear slightly darker and shinier than the part of the jacket that is near it.
Carefully turn the jacket inside out. Rearrange the parchment and place the iron back on for a few seconds on the outside of the jacket.
Now, the hole must be fixed!
My jacket saved!
As you can see, there is no longer a visible hole in my jacket. Although the repair is not perfect, it is almost undetectable.
This method may not work for all of your jackets, especially if they have a pattern or texture. It will work best on monochromatic jackets. If you look closely at my photos, you can see that the arms of my purple jacket have a cobblestone texture. If a hole appears in one of the arms, I’m not sure if a smelter can invisibly fix it.
In this case, the magic powder kept my jacket from wearing for at least another cold winter.
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