Most of you are aware of my Goodwill prowess (if not, follow along on Instagram). Additionally, I’ve been on a natural fiber kick for some time as well. Whether it’s out in the woods, on the course, or out and about, I prefer natural fibers over tech…unless tech is absolutely necessary.
About a year ago, I came across this 100% cashmere sweater from Miller Brothers at Goodwill. It needed some work: the piling was out of control. But I liked the fit – it was just a touch loose, so I thought it would be a great layer when fishing or in a duck blind, so I pulled the trigger and forked over $7. I got to work with my depiller, and started wearing it.
Remember that cashmere is wool, and don’t let the softness fool you: it’s pretty tough. Wool is a fantastic layer, as it insulates but also breathes. Getting wet is no big deal, as it dries quickly. Cashmere care is easy: I put it in the dryer for about 10-15 minutes on low after a couple of wears, and it gets rid of any smells. I dry-cleaned it after last season and put it in my storage bin.
Recently I was going through my bin, and saw that there was a hole to the left of the tag.
Given that this is a hunting sweater, I decided to repair it in the most lazze fair way possible. Loud stitching and careless stitches.
Why not.
I’m extremely pleased with the results. On to next season…
