Together with the professional Cologne tailor PlisseeBecker, who 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 artistic darning.
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Repair clothes yourself
Video tutorial/ sewing on a button
Remove any remaining yarn and mark the spot with a pencil
- Thread 60cm of matching colour yarn through the eye of the needle to the middle of the thread and tie the ends together
- Hold the button to the garment, place the needle at the back
- Different stitch shapes, such as two parallel lines or a cross stitch can be selected
- Repeat the stitches approx. 8-10 times
- Keep some distance between the button and the material so that the button remains flexible
- Turn the thread around the button a few times
- Pierce from behind to create a loop
- Thread the thread through the loop, pull tight and cut
Video tutorial/ hole repair
- Choose the thread and needle depending on the fabric – for example, use a thick needle for coarse knits and a thin needle for cotton.
Tip: Each LANIUS knitted item contains additional yarn for repairs - Pass the thread through the eye of the needle and tie a knot
- Place the needle from the inside at a stable point on the edge of the hole
- Place the darning mushroom with the round surface under the clothing
- Sew in parallel lines over the hole
- To sew, pierce the fabric again with the needle to create a loop
- Thread the thread through the loop, pull tight and cut
Video tutorial/ Repairing a seam
Thread a thread of the same color into the needle and tie a knot in the thread at the end so that it does not slip
- Turn the garment inside out
- Start the seam between the outside and the inside so that the knot is no longer visible
- Grab a few fabric threads from the garment
- The tissue threads lying next to the puncture
- Repeat until the entire hem is sewn
- Sew loosely so that no tension is visible from the outside
- Pierce from behind to create a loop
- Thread the thread through the loop, tighten and cut
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Our repair service
PlisseeBecker stands for Cologne's city history spanning generations like no other company: founded in 1951 by the Becker family, PlisseeBecker was passed into the hands of Lisbeth and Arthur Teichmann in the 1960s. Their son Rolf Teichmann still runs the business today.
We are impressed by so much know-how and are delighted to have PlisseeBecker as a partner for our new repair service. We make it easier for you to have professional repairs for your favorite items and cover the costs of shipping within the EU.
Step 1
fill out the form
One or more of your favorite LANIUS parts is defective? No need to worry, we are happy to help you with our repair service. First, print out our repair request form. Mark and describe the defective part(s) on it. Then enter your address and contact details.
Step 2
Packing items
Pack your item(s) together with the completed form in a parcel. For better visibility and overview, we recommend that you mark the defective spot(s) on the item itself with sticky notes. Please do not use pins as they may further damage the goods during shipping.
Step 3
Create DHL shipping label
Create a DHL shipping label – we will give you free shipping. Simply click on the button below.
The shipping address is:
PlisseeBecker
Benesisstrasse 40
50672 Cologne
Step 4
Get an answer
After you have dropped off the package at DHL, PlisseeBecker will inform you about the costs and the further process. With your consent, the item will be repaired - the return is free of charge. If repair is not possible, the shipment will also be returned to you free of charge.
Have your favorite item professionally repaired, we'll pay for shipping!
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Questions about the repair service
Which items can I send to PlisseeBecker?
- Sweater
- Knitwear of all kinds
- Jackets and coats
- Jackets and suits
- Dresses
If you would like to have items other than a sweater or cardigan repaired, please call Plissee-Becker in Cologne directly in advance on 0221 2580946. Thank you!
Which defects can be removed?
- Fire damage
- Moth damage
- Thread-sheathed areas in the elbow area
- Fall defects
- Cracks
How much does the repair cost?
1 hole or lost 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 communicated to you directly by Plissee-Becker and that these are non-binding prices.
How much does shipping cost?
We'll give you free shipping. Simply create a DHL shipping label here and stick it on your package. Return shipping from PlisseeBecker is also free for you.
How long does the repair take?
The repair can take 2 to 4 weeks. The repaired items will then be sent back to you. The return shipment is free of charge.
What results can I expect? How good is the quality?
In order to achieve the best desired result, we use the original yarns and wool, which we obtain from the so-called empty stitches that each sweater has, wherever possible. We use these materials and supplement them as needed with materials from our own extensive stock.
For damage to the elbow area, we sometimes work with high-quality leather trim. For this, our darning experts only use extremely 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 all damage completely invisible, but the result is usually such that you have to look very closely to recognize previous 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 Sweater Repairs
0221 / 25 80 946
service@pulldoc.de
Are there before and after pictures of past orders?
Here are some examples from PlisseeBecker:
It is not always possible to make all damage completely invisible, but the result is usually such that you have to look very closely to recognize previous damage.
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