Making Connections

By Janet Klaer

I'm trying to repair a leather bomber-style jacket. Where can I find HEAVY RIBBING FOR THE WAISTBAND AND CUFFS?
Jan A.

The Green Pepper carries heavy-duty nylon ribbing for waistbands, cuffs and collars. The 1"-square rib knit is stocked in eight colors–black, brown, forest green, navy blue, royal blue, red, white and wine. Ribbing that's dyed to match your fabric is available by special order with a 25-yard minimum. For ribbing samples and a catalog, send $3 to The Green Pepper Inc., Dept. SN, Box 42073, Eugene, OR 97404; call (541) 689-3292; or visit thegreenpepper.com.

From the December 2007 issue of Sew News magazine.