Dear Rabbi Simon,
What rules apply to sewing/alterations during the Three Weeks?
Many thanks,
Sue
Dear Sue,
Thank you for your question.
Sewing, ie weaving or fashioning a new garment should be avoided during the period known as the Three Weeks (ie the 22 days from the Fast of 17 Tamuz until 9 Av, inclusive). If you refer only to repairing or altering a garment which has been previously worn, this is allowed. However, if the garment is new, the alterations should wait until after 9 Av, as this is tantamount to weaving/completing a new garment.
Best wishes
בצפייה לישועה
Rabbi Rashi Simon