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May 20, 2026
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1950s Jim Penney Jacket Overhaul

Removed extensive dry-rot damage (collar, shoulder, sleeve, cuff). Replaced entire left sleeve. Hand-sewed flat fell seam. Repaired and patched collar, undercollar, lining, and cuffs.
1950s “Pastime” Sweatshirt Rehab

Hand-darned appliqued letters, blanket-stitched remaining felt. Patched and hand-darned all holes.
1910s indigo calico dress restoration

Lined the shoulders, armholes, neckline, and yoke. Patched holes, reinforced deteriorating fabric. Sewed it back together by hand.
Wool Jacket Revival for Wooden Sleepers

Hand-darned holes. Reinforced thinning areas with nearly-invisible darns. Rebuilt frayed and torn fabric surrounding all buttonholes before hand sewing the holes themselves.