Fashion and fabric have always been a part of me. At two and a half years old, I made a little coat for my doll, albeit it a very simple…
Yes, moth traps really do work but how and why will take some explaining. Read on to find out all about moth traps and for answers to some of the…
Around about April and May each year when temperatures start to rise, adult clothes moths begin to emerge. Due to their sudden visibility, this is also the time of year…
We’ve noticed an increasing number of enquiries recently about carpet moths. A quick web search for ‘carpet moth’ can lead to slightly confusing information. Are Carpet moths and Clothes moths the same…
How to prepare for clothes moth season The joy of Spring is upon us with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and birds singing. However, the longer days and warmer weather should…
There are many different ways to combat clothes moth, from using essential oils, sprays and even meticulous cleaning. They all have their place in what should be a multi-pronged approach…
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…
I’m a seamstress by trade, so it turns out that the clothes shopping habits I’ve developed over the years just so happen to be sustainable though I wouldn’t have thought…
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…
Clothes moth prevention has come a long way since the use of moth balls. I remember the revolting smell meant you wouldn’t want to wear the clothes anyway, but more…
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…
