REPAIR

Often, simple tricks and a little skill are enough to repair a beloved defective item. In our video tutorials, we show you examples of how to quickly and easily sew on buttons, mend holes, and repair hems.

Additionally, in cooperation with the professional Cologne tailoring shop Plissee Becker, we offer an EU-wide, professional repair service.

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Repairing clothes yourself

Video tutorial/ Sewing on a button

Remove remaining thread scraps and mark the spot with a pencil

Thread 60cm of color-matching thread through the needle eye to the middle and knot the ends together
Hold the button to the garment, insert the needle from the back
Various stitch types can be chosen, such as two parallel lines, or a cross-stitch
Repeat the stitches approx. 8-10 times
Maintain some distance between the button and the fabric so that the button remains flexible
Wrap the thread around the button a few times
Stitch from the back to create a loop
Pass the thread through the loop, pull tight, and cut

Video Tutorial/ Repairing a hole

Depending on the fabric, choose the thread and needle – e.g., use a thick needle for chunky knits, a thin one for cotton.
Tip: Each LANIUS knit item comes with extra yarn for repairs.
Thread the needle and tie a knot.
Insert the needle from the inside at a sturdy spot on the edge of the hole.
Place a darning mushroom with the rounded surface under the clothing.
Sew over the hole in parallel lines.
To secure the thread, insert the needle into the fabric once more to create a loop.
Pull the thread through the loop, tighten, and cut.

Video tutorial/ Repairing a hem seam

Thread a matching thread into the needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread to prevent it from slipping.

Turn the garment inside out
Start sewing between the outer and inner sides so that the knot is no longer visible
Catch a few fabric threads from the garment
Catch the fabric threads next to the stitch
Repeat until the entire hem is sewn
Sew loosely so that no tension is visible from the outside
Stitch from behind to create a loop
Pass the thread through the loop, tighten, and cut

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Our repair service

Together with the professional Cologne tailor shop Plissee Becker, which has accompanied our founder Claudia Lanius since the beginning of her fashion career, we offer an EU-wide repair service. With over 70 years of experience, the specialist shop now shines with true expertise in the field of invisible mending.

Plissee Becker, like hardly any other company, stands for cross-generational Cologne city history: founded by the Becker family in 1951, Plissee Becker was handed over to Lisbeth and Arthur Teichmann in the 60s. Their son Rolf Teichmann still runs the business today.

So much know-how impresses us, and we are delighted to have gained Plissee Becker as a partner for our new repair service. We make it easier to access professional repairs for your favorite items and cover the shipping costs within the EU.

Step 1

Fill out the form

Is one or more of your favorite LANIUS pieces defective? No need to worry, we're happy to help you with our repair service. First, print out our repair request form. Mark and describe the defective area(s) on it. Then, enter your address and contact details.

To the form

Step 2

Packing your item(s)

Pack your item(s) together with the completed form in a parcel. For better visibility and clarity, we recommend marking the defective area(s) on the item itself with sticky notes. Please do not use pins, as they can further damage the goods during shipping.

Step 3

Create DHL Shipping Label

Create a DHL shipping label – we'll cover the shipping costs for you. Simply click the button below.

The shipping address is:
PlisseeBecker
Benesisstraße 40
50672 Köln

Create label

Step 4

Response received

After you have dropped off the package at DHL, PlisseeBecker will inform you of the costs and further process once it has been received. With your consent, the item will be repaired – the return shipping is free of charge. If a repair is not possible, you will also receive the shipment back free of charge.

Get your favorite item professionally repaired, we'll pay for shipping!

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03/ Questions about the Repair Service

Which items can I send to Plissee Becker?

Sweaters
Knitwear of all kinds
Jackets and coats
Blazers and suits
Dresses

If you would like to have items other than a sweater or cardigan repaired, please call Plissee Becker in Cologne directly at 0221 2580946 in advance. Thank you!

Which defects can be removed?

Fire damage
Moth damage
Threadbare areas at the elbows
Damage from falls
Tears

How much does the repair cost?

1 hole or dropped stitch up to 0.5 cm: approx. 25€

2 holes or up to 1 cm total hole length: approx. 30€

4 holes or 2.5 cm total hole length: approx. 40€

7 holes or 5 cm total hole length: approx. 50€

Please understand that the actual repair price will be provided directly by Plissee Becker and that these are non-binding price indications.

How much is shipping?

Shipping costs are on us. Simply create a DHL shipping label here and attach it to your package. Return shipping for PlisseeBecker is also free of charge.

How long will the repair take?

The repair may take 2 to 4 weeks. Afterwards, the repaired items will be sent back to you. Return shipping is free of charge.

What results can I expect? How good is the quality?

To achieve the best desired result, we use, wherever possible, the original yarns and original wool, which we obtain from the so-called "empty stitches" that every sweater has. We use these materials and supplement them as needed with materials from our own extensive stock.

For damage in the elbow area, we sometimes work with high-quality leather trim. For this, our invisible mending experts use only wafer-thin goat leather of the best quality, which, despite its fineness, is characterized by extremely high stability and durability.

It is not always possible to make every damage completely invisible, but the result is usually such that one has to look very closely to recognize a former damage.

I have further questions, who can I contact?

If you have any further questions about our repair service, you can contact PlisseeBecker directly.

PlisseeBecker (PULLDOC)
Professional Pullover Repairs
0221 / 25 80 946
service@pulldoc.de

Are there before-and-after pictures of past jobs?

Here are some examples from Plissee Becker: