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Washing and caring for school jerseys in winter
A blazer should fit across the shoulders first. Have your child stand straight with arms relaxed, then measure the chest at its widest point and the length from the back of the neck to the wrist. Write the numbers down so you can compare them with our size chart.
Allow a little room for a jersey underneath, but not so much that the sleeves hang past the wrist. Bring your child to the Durbanville shop if you can. Fitting a blazer in person takes a few minutes and saves a swap later.
SCHOOL BAGS
Bottle Green Long Sleeve Blouse
Original price was: R169.00.R149.00Current price is: R149.00.
Bottle Green School Rain Jacket
R529.00
Boys’ Grey School Blazer
R949.00
Girls’ Single Breasted School Blazer
Original price was: R899.00.R799.00Current price is: R799.00.
Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle
Price range: R149.00 through R529.00
Red Gingham School Dress
Original price was: R329.00.R289.00Current price is: R289.00.
Start with the school's uniform list and tick off what still fits from last year. Check shoes, socks, ties and belts, then add stationery and a labelled water bottle. Do the shopping early in January, because sizes sell out fast in the Western Cape. Keep every receipt in one envelope in case something needs a swap.
Good school shoes should be comfortable from the first day. Choose black leather with a firm heel and room for a thumb's width at the toe. Try them on late in the afternoon, when feet are at their biggest, and walk around the shop. Cheap shoes that fall apart by June cost more in the end, so buy the best pair you can afford. Check the sole, the stitching and the fastening before you pay.
Shoe tip - See school shoes
Good school shoes should be comfortable from the first day. Choose black leather with a firm heel and room for a thumb's width at the toe. Try them on late in the afternoon, when feet are at their biggest, and walk around the shop. Cheap shoes that fall apart by June cost more in the end, so buy the best pair you can afford. Check the sole, the stitching and the fastening before you pay.
Shoe tip - See school shoes
Good school shoes should be comfortable from the first day. Choose black leather with a firm heel and room for a thumb's width at the toe. Try them on late in the afternoon, when feet are at their biggest, and walk around the shop. Cheap shoes that fall apart by June cost more in the end, so buy the best pair you can afford. Check the sole, the stitching and the fastening before you pay.
Shoe tip - See school shoes
Good school shoes should be comfortable from the first day. Choose black leather with a firm heel and room for a thumb's width at the toe. Try them on late in the afternoon, when feet are at their biggest, and walk around the shop. Cheap shoes that fall apart by June cost more in the end, so buy the best pair you can afford. Check the sole, the stitching and the fastening before you pay.
Shoe tip - See school shoes
BLAZERS
Bottle Green Long Sleeve Blouse
Original price was: R169.00.R149.00Current price is: R149.00.Bottle Green School Rain Jacket
R529.00Boys’ Grey School Blazer
R949.00Girls’ Single Breasted School Blazer
Original price was: R899.00.R799.00Current price is: R799.00.Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle
Price range: R149.00 through R529.00Red Gingham School Dress
Original price was: R329.00.R289.00Current price is: R289.00.Start with the school's uniform list and tick off what still fits from last year. Check shoes, socks, ties and belts, then add stationery and a labelled water bottle. Do the shopping early in January, because sizes sell out fast in the Western Cape. Keep every receipt in one envelope in case something needs a swap.
Shoe fitting
Wash school jerseys inside out in cool water with a mild soap. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat shrinks wool and pills the fabric. Lay each jersey flat on a towel and let it dry in the shade. Fold, never hang, so the shoulders keep their shape. Sew a name tag into the neckline and you will get it back when it is left on the field.
Winter jerseys
Wash school jerseys inside out in cool water with a mild soap. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat shrinks wool and pills the fabric. Lay each jersey flat on a towel and let it dry in the shade. Fold, never hang, so the shoulders keep their shape. Sew a name tag into the neckline and you will get it back when it is left on the field.
Sports days
Wash school jerseys inside out in cool water with a mild soap. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat shrinks wool and pills the fabric. Lay each jersey flat on a towel and let it dry in the shade. Fold, never hang, so the shoulders keep their shape. Sew a name tag into the neckline and you will get it back when it is left on the field.
Name tags
Wash school jerseys inside out in cool water with a mild soap. Skip the tumble dryer, because heat shrinks wool and pills the fabric. Lay each jersey flat on a towel and let it dry in the shade. Fold, never hang, so the shoulders keep their shape. Sew a name tag into the neckline and you will get it back when it is left on the field.
Start with the school's uniform list and tick off what still fits from last year. Check shoes, socks, ties and belts, then add stationery and a labelled water bottle. Do the shopping early in January, because sizes sell out fast in the Western Cape. Keep every receipt in one envelope in case something needs a swap.
SHIRTS
Bottle Green Long Sleeve Blouse
Original price was: R169.00.R149.00Current price is: R149.00.Bottle Green School Rain Jacket
R529.00Boys’ Grey School Blazer
R949.00Girls’ Single Breasted School Blazer
Original price was: R899.00.R799.00Current price is: R799.00.Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle
Price range: R149.00 through R529.00Red Gingham School Dress
Original price was: R329.00.R289.00Current price is: R289.00.Plan your uniform spend before January. List what each child needs, then buy the big items first, such as blazers and shoes. Look out for bundles like our Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle at R899, which saves money on a full set. Buy one size up on jerseys, and keep last year’s good pieces for a younger sibling.
Name tags save a lot of lost property. Use iron-on or sew-in labels and place them inside the collar or waistband. Sew badges on with small even stitches, and keep them straight by pinning first. Do it a week before school opens, not the night before. A thread in the school colour hides the stitches well.
Plan your uniform spend before January. List what each child needs, then buy the big items first, such as blazers and shoes. Look out for bundles like our Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle at R899, which saves money on a full set. Buy one size up on jerseys, and keep last year’s good pieces for a younger sibling.
Name tags save a lot of lost property. Use iron-on or sew-in labels and place them inside the collar or waistband. Sew badges on with small even stitches, and keep them straight by pinning first. Do it a week before school opens, not the night before. A thread in the school colour hides the stitches well.
Plan your uniform spend before January. List what each child needs, then buy the big items first, such as blazers and shoes. Look out for bundles like our Girls’ Summer Uniform Bundle at R899, which saves money on a full set. Buy one size up on jerseys, and keep last year’s good pieces for a younger sibling.
Name tags save a lot of lost property. Use iron-on or sew-in labels and place them inside the collar or waistband. Sew badges on with small even stitches, and keep them straight by pinning first. Do it a week before school opens, not the night before. A thread in the school colour hides the stitches well.
