Sometimes, clothes moth infestations get to critical levels where damage to clothes, fabrics, carpets and wall hangings etc. is extensive and adult moths can even be seen flying around. Whilst…
This month I had the pleasure of talking with Liz Earle about my favourite subject which is of course, how to get rid of clothes moth naturally with The Moth…
I’ve been using a steamer for years and wouldn’t be without one. They are great for getting creases out of clothes, but they are also fantastic for dealing with clothes…
The past few months have given many of us time to reflect and take stock of our lives and in particular, our overflowing wardrobes. I’m sure many of you have…
Using pot pourri may seem like a throwback from the 1970s and 80s but the use of herbs and spices to create a fragrant ambiance became popular much earlier in…
To some it might seem an absurd question, but 'are clothes moth dangerous?' is something I am frequently asked. Don’t get me wrong, people don’t just stop me in the…
The clothes moth goes through different phases in its lifecycle: egg, larvae, pupae, adult. However, it’s only the larval phase that is responsible for the destruction of materials because the…
Sometimes, clothes moth infestations are so bad that it doesn’t seem to matter what you do they just keep coming back. If this is the case for you, it’s unlikely…
Every November and December we embark on our Christmas fair calendar and although its hard work it’s so rewarding because it gives me and the team a chance to meet…
#secondhandseptember I have been watching Oxfam’s campaign, #secondhandseptember, with great interest. My lifelong career as a seamstress means that I automatically look at vintage worn or ill-fitting clothes with a…
I love this time of year, dew on the grass in the mornings and crisp cool air. Yes, it’s sad to say goodbye to the summer and all that the…
I realise that, ‘Do I have moths?’ is probably not what you’re asking yourself right at this moment, it’s the middle of summer, schools have closed, and we’re all out…
