School uniform blazer repairs and freshening
- Farthings
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
It’s the final week of summer — and somewhere in the back of a wardrobe, a blazer is creased, bobbled, and probably missing a button.
We see it every year. A slightly tired uniform, not quite ready for another term — but not ready to be replaced either.
And that’s where we come in.
Whether it’s a frayed cuff, a loose pocket lining, or a zip that’s gone halfway, school blazers are workhorses. They are worn every day, pulled off at the gate, squashed in lockers, and passed down when they still have life in them. That’s why we treat them with care, not judgement.
At Farthings Dr Cleaners, we can reinforce cuffs, replace buttons to match, mend linings, freshen tired fabrics and even remove bobbles — especially common on poly-viscose or acrylic blends. We also dry clean using gentle methods suited to both natural and man-made fibres.
Blazers today are rarely made from just one thing. Most are a careful blend — wool with polyester, cotton with viscose, acrylic with nylon. Each fabric reacts differently to wear. For example, cotton and wool soften over time and may fade or lose shape. Polyester holds structure but can trap odour. Acrylic is light and warm, but prone to static. None of this is a problem — we just handle each type as it needs to be.
You don’t need to know the blend or the brand. We’ll check the label, look over the wear, and let you know what’s worth doing.
Often it only takes a small repair — a restitched pocket, a discreet de-bobble (see video below) to give the blazer a second term.
If it’s been passed down to a younger sibling, we can adjust the fit. And if the collar’s gone shiny or the lining’s a bit tired, we’ll do what we can to bring it back.
We know the first week of term has its momentum. So if you’ve spotted something that needs sorting — or you’re not quite sure — just bring it in. No pressure, no hard sell. We’ll take a look, let you know, and quietly get it ready.
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