This silk velvet cape’s original lining was in desperate need of replacement, and after we had removed the fragile silk lining, replaced with a new pink lining, supplied by the client.
1950s couture jacket silk relining
Lining Repairs
This couture – and therefore hand finished – jacket’s original lining was dirty and ripped in places. The client wanted to replace the original creamy white with a grey shade. We unpicked the original lining, using this as template for the new and inserted the new lining.
Theatrical red jacket buttons repair
Repairs & Restorations
As well as vintage, we often see items which have been used on stage. This jacket needed the buttons sewn on and realigned to be worn as a normal piece of clothing