Static Shock From Shoes?I recently bought a pair of shoes that I thought had rubber soles. I keep getting shocked on the doorknobs at work so they must not be rubber.
Liquid Paper To Cover Shoe SpotGot a dark spot the front of a light beige pair of summer shoes and that sort of shoe polish is out there, but so hard to find! So I experimented with a small dab of white liquid paper, which I rubbed in with my finger and it worked!
Company To Repair Outdoor Jackets And Equipment (England)I needed my gore-tex jacket repaired, and my windstopper jacket. They got damaged while walking in the hills. I found a company called inflate4u Ltd who fixed them both much cheaper than normal.
Dyeing White Baseball Pants Grey?I purchased and can not return 6 pairs of white baseball pants. I found out last night my daughters need grey baseball pants. Does anyone know if I can dye them if so does anyone have a suggestion on what brand of dye?
Bargains for Petite Women?I was thinking the other day that as a petite woman, 5 feet tall and weigh 110 lbs, there are several things I do to save money due to my size. I buy little girls underwear (cheaper) as well as little boys and girls t shirts.
Dyeing a Bleached Shirt?My mother spilled bleach on an olive color shirt. She wants to know what color of dye to use that will cover the bleached areas as well as the olive color of the shirt?
Stripping the Color from Clothing?How do I strip color from clothing to ready it for re-dying?
My Five Cent Pants!I would have to say this is one of my greatest finds as a bargin shopper. I like to cruise thru the clothing isles at the Toys'r' us store. If you watch they tend to have some good clerance prices on clothing.
Color Running From a Mink Coat?I just purchased a mink coat and I find the color runs around my neck. I do not wear make-up or spray perfume. I returned it to my furrier and he says that he cleaned it.
Emergency Waterproof ShoesIf you don't have waterproof shoes and you want to go out this winter and have dry feet, simply slip on a plastic bag over socks before putting on your shoes or boots. One gallon freezer bags are good for this.
Emergency Hemming With StaplesI bought a last minute pair of thrift shop jeans when I found I went off for a weekend without them. New $5 - good deal. But they were too long and I didn't have needle and thread with me.
Dealing with Shrunken UnderwearIf you have cotton underwear that has shrunk or just gotten a bit too tight, you can get a more forgiving fit by cutting the elastic waist band just a bit on one side. The cotton knit is forgiving and will stretch, giving you a better fit, and you can wear it a bit longer.
Fixing Flaws in GarmentsAs my mother used to tell me, sometimes you can get away with things (repairs, flaws) if "they don't show." When my favorite black sweatshirt got white blotches on the sleeves, I colored them in with a black permanent marker.
Repair Sneakers With Silicone SealantJust when you're letting out a big sigh because the kids have ripped the sole and fabric apart in another pair of sneakers, consider this: repair the sneaker by gluing it with silicone, the kind you use in bathroom repairs.
Shoe Color Advice?I'm wearing red and black sweater with black shirt, should I wear red or black shoes. And if I wear red shoes should I wear black or sheer hose? This is a christmas party I'm attending.
Pantiliners As Shoe InnersolesWhile helping put together a rummage sale, we came across a pair of ladies high heeled shoes. We cleaned the shoes of any paper, so the possible buyer could easily slip the shoes on checking for comfort.
Fish Smell From SilkWhy does silk smell like fish to some people?
Fashion QuestionI have a pair of jeans in very light blue, almost white. Can they be worn in the winter or are they only for summer? They are a relatively heavy denim.
My Cotton Sweater is Falling Apart?I recently bought a woven cotton sweater from a re-sale shop, and I LOVE it. the fabric is disintegrating. Does anyone have a solution for old 100% cotton?
Clothing Turning Yellow?I have white turtleneck shirts in their plastic packaging and they are starting to turn yellow. What can I do to stop this?
Getting The Right Shoelace LengthGetting The Right Shoelace Length. In case you ever got to the store and remembered you needed shoelaces but forgot what length, here is a tried and true formula. Count the number of holes on EACH side of your shoe, than multiply that number by 3.
Save By Applying OnlineSave By Applying Online. Check to see if you get any bonus by applying online for credit cards, accounts, etc. I just got a $30 credit on one offer and my bank offers bonuses for opening accounts online.
Moroccan Style Belt Won't Fasten?I have a Moroccan style belt (studded leather discs) with a metal piece that sticks through one of the holes to fasten. The problem I have is that the metal piece slips out of the hole. Any ideas what I could use to secure it?
Making Leather Boots Smaller?I have a pair of leather boots that are too big in length. I read your part about the vinegar, I didn't know that, thanks for that tip. But I need to know, what can I do to help make my favorite boots smaller, if even just a little.
How can I stop my new leather jacket from squeaking?Please tell me how to stop my new leather jacket from squeaking.
Sadies With a Safari Theme?Sadies With a Safari Theme. Our theme for Sadies is Safari. Does anybody have any good ideas on what to wear. . .
Don't Throw Your Clothes Away Until...Don't Throw Your Clothes Away Until. I'm very much a believer in recycling. Most of my clothing comes from thrift shops in the first place, then I regularly pass them on to the Diabetes clothing crew for further recycling. . .
How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?
Prevent Baggy KneesTo keep slacks from becoming baggy at the knees put an 8 inch piece of lining fabric on the inside from one seam to the next...
Removing Pleats from Dress Slacks?I have several pair of dress slacks that have the pleats in the front panel. Now pleats are out dated -- does anyone know of a way to remove the pleats without ruining the appearance of the dress slacks?
Finding Clothing That Fits?I am 5'0" and weigh 150 pounds. Where can I buy clothes that are petite and short in length, but not petite in width? I have searched all over the web and I cannot find anything. Where can you buy petite clothes for a size 12/14?
Shoes That Will Match a Seafoam Green Evening Gown?I have a seafoam green colored evening grown (it has a netty texture). I need matching shoes. What color and style should I get? Where can I get it for the cheapest price possible?
Non-Wool Winter Clothing?I am trying to update my wardrobe for winter a bit and have a reaction to wool and wool blend garments. What else can I get besides the fleece lined stuff that just doesn't seem to be smart enough.
Leather vs. Plastic or Vinyl Shoes and PursesReal leather shoes and bags wear better in the long run, and can be polished and waxed. BUT in the rain (or the snow), PLASTIC or vinyl has the benefit of not being ruined by water.
Silicon Boot Spray Bottle is Clogged?I have a spray can of Silicon boot spray that still has one quarter left but it won't spray anymore. The nozzle is not clogged, is there any thing I can do?
Chemical Odor on New Leather Coat?I recently bought a leather coat that has a chemical odor. Is there any way to get rid of this smell?
Makeshift Shoe HornCan't find your shoe horn? Just use a large metal spoon. Works like a charm.
Preventing a Knitted Top from Stretching?I have a knitted top that stretches every time I wear it. I've tried to shrink it in hot water and also the dryer. It shrinks a little but when I wear it again it stretches. Can you give me any tips to stop it from stretching?
Inexpensive Wide Shoes?Does anyone know where I can find VERY WIDE shoes (sneakers) CHEAP? I have developed numerous foot problems and the men's wide no longer accommodate my feet.
Purchase Your Clothes Off SeasonPurchase your winter time clothing in the summer months, if at all possible, you can save yourself big bucks. Recently, while in a thrift store, I was searching for summer time blouses & shirts. I noticed a lady was looking through the sweaters and jackets.
Find the Brands You Like and Get To Know The SizesResearch name brands of clothing that are of good quality and be familiar with your size. For example, Banana Republic and The Gap sizes run small, Venezia clothing and Columbia Sportswear is generously cut.
Flower Embellishment for a Plain Dress?I would like to make a flower embellishment for a plain dress I purchased. Do you know where I can get a free pattern or a How To page? It will be made from the hem cut off the dress to shorten it so it's the same fabric.
Stores That Sell Nylon Shirts?I'm a 45 year old guy who likes to wear nylon shirts. These days they are so hard to find. I would be very grateful if anyone knows any shops or websites that I can buy some.
Preventing a Signature From Fading?I recently went to a concert and my favorite band member signed my jeans. He used a permanent marker on blue jeans and i would like to know if anyone knows how to stop it fading while washing.
Preventing Swollen Feet?I am going to a wedding in august. It will be hot, the church has no air conditioning. I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate any help.
Make Your Own DickiesDickies can be made by taking the dickie cloth and using garters at each side at the top to attach around bra straps. They can be made from expensive remnants from something that you hemmed. I keep a stash of large pieces that were cut off from hemming just for this use.
Caring for Nice ShoesTips for taking care of nice shoes. Post your ideas.
How Do You Make New T-shirts Look Vintage?I read somewhere once that if you had a brand new t-shirt that was a polyester, cotton blend that you could soak it in some kind of salt solution to eat away some of the cotton and make it look more vintage and worn.
Looking for Black Ellemeno Shoes?I bought a new pair of shoes at Mervyn's made by Ellemeno; style: Renee. They only came in white and beige but I would love a pair in black. Does anyone know how or if I can contact the company to see if they make it in black? I tried surfing for this information and I keep getting links to other shoe stores.
Update Old Clothing with AccessoriesIf you are tired of your old clothes, you don't always have to buy more. The key word is accessorize. Scarves, Belts, Hats, etc. can instantly update an old outfit and make it look new again.
Wearing Red When You Eat Tomato SauceI like to wear a red shirt if I'm eating tomato sauce in case it splatters you'll never notice it.
What Material to Wear?Is Rayon hot to wear in dry heat & hot humidity? What are the breathable fabric's? What fabric's keep you warm?
Thanks!
Trish in AZ
