Suede is a type of leather that’s made from the flesh side of the animal hide. The skin is rubbed to create a soft, napped surface. Generally, suede is made from lambskin; however, goat, calf, deer, and even pig skins are also common.
Both leather and suede are fabrics that require extra care. When they become torn or stained, they are difficult to mend.
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| Torn belt loop |
This morning, our specialty seamstress received a brown suede jacket with a torn belt loop.
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| Jacket lining |
Because the jacket was lined, she had to undo part of the lining to mend the tear.
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| Fixed belt loop |
After she worked her magic, she restitched the lining, and voilà–just like new!