Repairing Scorch Marks on Nylon?I tried to iron nylon today and it turned red. Is there anyway to fix the scorch marks?
Bleach Damaged Cotton Shoes?I tried cleaning some shoes of mine (pink and cotton) and I accidentally used bleach and it made a stain, a really big stain. What should I do?
Dyeing Suede Boots?I have light brown suede boots. Can I put shoe polish on them to make them black?
Repairing Pants With Oxy 10 Bleach Spot?My favorite pair of khaki pants have a bleached looking spot. I'm guessing I leaned on the edge of the sink where one of my daughters had dropped a little Oxy 10. I figured I should take the color out and try RIT tan dye. I tried RIT color remover, and it did not work. I didn't use hot water. Is that the key? Can I use bleach or peroxide instead?
Repairing Bleach Spots on a Sweater?If you had a soft cotton sweater and it was blue and you got bleach on it and it had pink spots how do you take the bleach off when it turned pink?
Shopping for Denim Colored Lace?I have 2 pair of jeans with bleach spots on them (one just below the waist near the zipper; the other 2 spots on the leg near inseam). I want to cover them with denim colored lace, something inconspicuous. I think I'll like the look of that. I can add some more lace if I think it will make it look like it was "meant" to be there.
Glitter Falling Off Dress?How do I stop glitter from falling off my dress?
Setting the Dye in an Old Sweater?I received an old sweater that was my grandfather's. It was originally white and his mother dyed it red, I'm sure with some kind of cheap home-dyeing kit, maybe Rit.
Acrylic Poncho Leaves Lint on Clothing?I just bought an acrylic poncho. When I put it on I get lint all over my shirt. How can I prevent the lint from coming off the poncho and onto all my clothes?
Setting Dye in Fabric?Many people recommend either vinegar or salt, but no one ever says "how much" to put in a washer load or even in a big pot. Will some one please give us that information in a usable form? Do you put in a cup or a whole gallon bottle of vinegar or a whole box of salt?
Repairing Stretched Out Neck on Cotton T-shirt?I have 100% cotton t-shirt that got its neckline stretched out, but the t-shirt is basically irreplaceable. Is there a way to hem the neckline to make it tighter that also wouldn't be too noticeable?
Keeping Glitter on a Dress?I have a dress that has glitter on the waist up and on a jacket. What can I do to keep the glitter from falling off? I do not have a photo of the dress.
Keeping Glitter from Falling Off Dress?I have a dress for my son's wedding and I would like to know how to keep the glitter on, without it falling off.
Storing Antique Clothing?I have 2 large boxes of antique dresses. They aren't supposed to get really hot or the fabric weakens. Can I wrap insulation around the boxes and then store them out of the way on a high shelf that gets hot? Will the insulation keep them cooler than the hot air around them?
Recipe for Homemade Liquid Shoe Stretch?How do I make homemade liquid shoe stretch?
Keeping Glitter from Falling Off Ballgown?How do I stop the glitter from coming off of a ballgown with a very full skirt, I have purchased for my daughter's wedding?
Bleaching a Sweater?If I have a beige sweater, can I just wash it in the washer with bleach and it will become white?
Ironing Polyester Fabric?How do I iron a triacetate/polyester blend fabric?
Dyeing or Tinting Rabbit Fur?I have a rabbit fur sporran that is a bright white colour. I would like to tint it to an off-white cream colour without ruining it. It cannot be fully submerged in liquid. I wondered if I could gently brush it with something like tea to achieve the cream colour.
Black Brushed Denim Jeans?Is there anything to take off the fuzziness on brushed denim so it's more like regular denim
Reattaching a Decal to a Shirt?I purchased a sheer t-shirt, 60% polyester, 40 rayon for my granddaughter. On the front is a decal that is an owl made of sequins. All around it is the decal form. When I washed it, the entire decal with the sequin owl came off in the wash.
Dyeing a Satin Wedding Dress Whiter?How can I dye a satin wedding dress whiter? It was ordered in champagne color, but came to me in peach.
Bleach Stain on White Cheerleader Uniform?I have a bleach stain on my white cheer uniform. It's a yellowish color and if I don't get it out I'll be billed. Any helpful tips!?
Faux Suede Jacket Stiff After Cleaning?How do I restore a polyvinyl cloride suede jacket that came back from the cleaners stiff as board? I sent my wife's suede jacket to the cleaners and it was returned very stiff. How can I get her coat back to its original soft flexible feel?
Preventing Fake Leather Backpack from Staining...Ive just started back at school for year 12, and the uniform is a white blouse and black skirt. However, I bought a new backpack for school, it is unfortunately fake leather and black.
Homemade Shoe Stretcher?What can be used to stretch out fabric/non-leather tennis shoes without staining them?
Football Jersey Number is Wearing Off?My number on my authentic football jersey has begun to rub off or fade. Can I repair it ?
Jacket Dye Bleeding on Skin?I have a jean sweat jacket and the blue dye got all over me. It's new, but I washed it once. How can I stop the dye from coming out?
Shirts Faded on the Lower Front Below Bra Line?It is a reoccurring issue with my shirts fading/lightening just under my bra line on the front of my shirts. It happens with different fabrics, shirts or tanks, after 1 or 2 times wearing it.
Dyeing a Ball Dress with Bleach Stains?I have a white ball dress that was used by a family member before me, it's absolutely stunning. Unfortunately it had a few food stains on the bottom so my mother tried to bleach it.
Removing Dye from an Evening Dress?I have an emerald green evening dress that I want to make white. Is this possible and how would you suggest I do this?
Red Dye in Polyester Coat Lining Bleeding?I've just bought a red wool and cashmere coat, with a patterned, red polyester lining. I didn't notice the disclaimer label, when I bought it, stating you should not get it moist or damp, avoid contact with light fabrics, upholstery, or accessories.
Stretching Lined Leather Shoes?I have purchased leather clogs on line from a manufacturer whose product I have worn for years. The medium is a bit too narrow and I know the wide would not work. I am not having much luck stretching them using all the suggested methods, stretching spray, heat, wooden stretcher, and socks! Help.
Softening a Denim Skirt?How do you soften a denim skirt?
Glitter Coming Off Shoes?I bought some shoes with glitter on them and the glitter comes off. What can I put on them to stop it?
Keeping Clothes from Pilling?I have two questions really. How do you keep socks and other clothes from pilling? And how do you get rid of the pills after they form?
Iron Marks On Polyester T-shirt?I bought a polyester t-shirt and by mistake ironed it, now there is a shiny patch on it. Please suggest a way how to remove that patch.
Repairing Bleach Spots Shoes?I don't know if anyone knows this but does anyone know how to cover bleach stains on shoes? They are pacifically polo shoes.
Shrinking Boots?I have a pair of very expensive long leather boots. They are laced at the bottom and have a zipper. They are equestrian boots (just to let you know). The foot size fits snugly, but the calf size is just too big, about 5cm to big for my leg. Any help on how to shrink?
Stretching Rubber Riding Boots?I have a pair of super cute riding boots. They are rubber and waterproof for those muddy days on the farm. I bought them in the right size, in the late winter. Now that they've set in my room for a few months they feel a lot smaller.
Preventing Clothing Dye from Running?How do you keep the colour in the shirt when you wash it? Is there something you can spray on it to hold it in the fabric?
Setting Fabric Dye?The colour of my new tie dye dress bleeds on my skin, how do I fix it?
Chlorine Changing Color of Bikini?I bought a new white and pink spotty bikini for Spain. I have swum in this bikini a lot and it was grand then. Only today I noticed that it was going a greeny/yellow colour. What do I do, the bikini was really expensive and I love it. Help!
Making a Do Rag?How do you make a do rag from a purchased bandana?
Sheets Transferring Dye to Skin?I brought a pair of flannelette sheets, they have been washed twice. When you sweat at night, the dye comes out on your skin. Any idea how to stop it?
Sole of Pantyhose Wearing Out?Does anyone know how to prevent the pantyhose sole from wearing out when wearing heels/shoes?
Loose Shoes?I bought a pair of slip ons which are slightly (1/2size) loose on me. How can I make them tight on my feet? Could you suggest the best remedy? I would appreciate it highly.Thank you.
Setting Fabric Dye?What can I use to set the dye on a purchased skirt so I can wash it safely?
Holes in T-shirts?Almost every t-shirt I have either out of my dresser drawer or hanging on my door have about 3 holes around the lower part of a shirt.
Stabilising Dye in Clothing?I recently bought a red cardigan and when I wore it, it transferred the red dye onto my white t-shirt. I have managed to remove the red dye from the t- shirt, but I am wondering is there a way I can stabilise the dye in the cardigan to prevent it transferring to my other clothing when worn together.
Tightening Snaps on Bathrobe?How do I tighten snaps on a bathrobe? If I recall correctly you leave it snapped and hammer on one side or the other.
Removing Peeling Logo from Sweatshirt?A friend recently brought me back a sweatshirt from her vacation in New York. The first washing made the paint start peeling. Looking for the best way to get all of the peeling paint off.
Repairing a Bleached and Faded Polo Shirt?I have a WHOA.U short sleeve polo shirt, and it's white and it has 2 stripes of red and blue going through it. When I washed it, both colors like washed away, and the arm cuff was bleached. Does anyone have an idea for how to get the colors back and to take out the bleached parts? Please.
Finding Pants That Fit Properly?I have gained a lot of weight in the last 2 years and it is hard to find pants that fit in both the waist and stride. I am 5 foot 4 inches and wear a size 16, but the stride is too baggy.
Widening Leather Shoes?I have extra large wooden shoe trees, but wonder if soaking the leather shoes (in water?) before using the shoe trees might work? Or does someone have a better idea that worked?
Repairing a Faded Spot on Dooney and Bourke Purse?I have a Dooney and Bourke purse in crimson red, something spilled on it. I tried to clean the purse and now it's faded. How do I match this color? It's a dark red.
Glitter Falling Off Hats?I recently purchased hats covered with glitter. The glitter falls off the hats and is everywhere! Is there something I can spray on the hats so the glitter stays on the hats and off everything else?
Buying the Right Size Boys Jeans?I need boys jeans, with the waist to fit 8-10, but length to fit 14. What size do I buy? Please help.
Setting Permanent Marker on Clothes?This is the last week of school for me and I'm gonna have people sign my jeans, but if I wash them the Sharpie will come out. I need to know to get the ink to set so that it will be there for a while and not wash out after the 1st or 6th wash.
Dyeing Suede?Can I dye red suede flip flops black?
Shrinking Leather Sandals?My sister gave me a new pair of expensive sandals. The vamp of the shoe is too deep for my thin foot. I need to shrink down the leather part. Please help!
Dyeing Clothes on the Stovetop?I want to dye a pair of shorts; they are light blue denim and I have an enamel pail to put on the stove. How much water do I use with 8 ounces of dye and how long do I leave them in the pail to dye the shorts?
Removing Hanger Shoulder Bumps on Sweater?I have two brand-new cardigans, 65% rayon/35% nylon, which I've had hanging on padded hangers for a month. Now that I'd like to wear them, they both have "bumps" on the shoulders from the hanger ends. How can I get them out?
Solution for Limp Blouses?My blouses (some cotton and some a combination) have all lost their shape and vitality. Is there anything I can use to whip them back into shape?
Dyeing Suede Boots?My navy blue suede boots are losing their color. Can they be dyed?
Zipper Keeps Separating?My jeans zipper is separating from the bottom up after it is zippered. Help! These are my favorite pair.
Dyeing Polyester Trousers?I brought some brown trousers and dyed them navy for work, they weren't dark enough. I dyed them navy again and they are a lovely deep blue, but this is still not acceptable for work, they need to be so dark that they are almost black. (but not black! stupid I know)
Ideas for Selling Used Clothing?I have a nearly new business suits size 10 misses, junior clothing, and boy's size 3-4 clothing and shoes. How do I go about selling these?
Removing the Lettering on Sweat Pants?How do I take lettering off a pair of sweat pants? The lettering is white and it looks like it's glue. I tried taking it of by scratching it with a safety pin, but it doesn't work?
Silk Dress Shrank in the Wash?I bought a maxi dress that says 100% silk with a 100% polyester lining on the label. I washed the dress on a delicate cycle in a wash bag and hung it up to dry on a hanger. However now when I put the dress on the lining is longer than the fabric at the front and back.
Buying Shoes at Thrifty Stores and Foot Fungus?I have started going to thrift stores to shop because of less work. I see people buying really nice looking shoes there, good name brands. How do you try on used shoes and not have to worry about foot fungus and catching it?
Removing Iron On Mender?How can I remove Korbond Iron On Mender (or the residual dark glue stain) from fine woolen suit pants? I'd like to avoid rubbing.
Waterproofing Suede Shoes?I have just bought some suede boots and I wonder if there is some "homemade" remedy to waterproof them. I know that I can buy a spray for waterproofing, but I would prefer something more natural. Thank you.
Re-setting Pleats on a Synthetic Skirt?I thrifted an accordion-pleated skirt (The fabric is creased, but the pleats aren't sewn. It is sort of like a lampshade.) a few years ago. Like the dumb young 'un I was, I put it through the washer and dryer, and the pleats have mostly fallen out.
Dry Cleaning Removed The Sizing in Suit?I have been unable to find a trustworthy dry cleaner so far and need to restore several of their failures. Currently the suits look like a dish rag with no body and no way to hold a crease when pressed, some people refer to it as sizing if that helps.
Slipping Boots On Easier?My husband has a hard time slipping his heavy boots on. His socks aren't really very thick and the boots fit well once he gets them on. He does unlace them all the way, but still has problems. Any ideas to make it easier? Thanks so much.
Wool Vest Has a Stretched Area from Hanging?My husband hung his favorite wool vest on a hook for too long and now it has a "back bump". Any idea how to make that go away? Thanks.
Storing a Christening Outfit to Prevent Yellowing?How should I store a christening outfit after it's been cleaned and packed? I noticed the stains reappearing or yellowing in spots after I removed it from the packaging to be worn again.
Shortening a Pleated Wool Skirt?I own a pleated merino (fine wool) skirt which has to be shortened. As I will not be able to do it myself, I want to know before I take it to the tailor, the best way to proceed. The skirt is a very fine merino wool and I would not like to do the wrong thing.
Repairing a Scorched Shirt?How do I repair a scorched spot on a nylon shirt?
Best Dye to Cover Bleach Spots on Clothing?Which dye will do the best to cover up bleach stains (light tan) on brown shorts. My husband was using bleach on something and didn't even realize that it had splashed back on his clothing.
Removing Scuff Marks on Shoes?How do you remove scuff marks on orange shoes and yellow high heels?
How Much Shrinkage Can Occur in 100% Cotton Jeans?How much shrinkage will occur in 100% cotton Wrangler jeans which are labeled 36 inches, but are 38 inches in length when new? I don't want to cut them off too short and they need to be 30 inches long.
Dyeing a T-shirt With an Existing Motif?I bought this t-shirt that has some Asian motifs on it and it is 100% cotton, but is a really bright pink.
Preventing Your Seatbelt from Ruining Your Clothes?Last year I bought a new 2010 Chevy Silverado pickup truck. It wasn't long until I noticed all my shirts and even my sweaters, over the winter, had what I would describe as piling or fuzz on them. I'm sure it's the lap belt part of the seatbelt.
Dye Fading Along Crease Line on Rayon Pants?The crease in my polyester/rayon pants looks whitish after a few washings. Can this be fixed or dyed?
Fabric Dye from New Clothing Transferring to Skin?I bought my husband a new flannelette shirt. I have washed it 3 times and when he wears it the colour still comes off on his neck. Can anyone help?
Overalls Are Damaging Dryer?The metal fasteners on the straps of my husband's overalls are chipping the paint from the inside of the clothes dryer. Is there a solution other than hanging them to air dry?
Dyeing a Merino Wool Scarf?I just bought a second hand Merino wool scarf, great quality, but awful design so I want to colour it black or dark blue. Any suggestions about which dye to use and how or whether I should not do this?
Dyeing Bra Extensions?I have put on weight and have 2 bras, never worn, that I want to wear! I have bra extensions that are white and the bras are blue and mint! How can I dye these to go with the bras? Is there such a thing as soaking them in water that food coloring has been added to?
Repairing a Cigarette Burn Mark on Clothing?How do I remove a burn mark on white denim? The burn did not totally go through the fabric.
Stain Removal Took Color Out of Skirt?I rubbed a spot off a red skirt, dry clean only, and now color has come out. So now it looks like a white spot on the front center of my skirt. Is there any way it can be fixed?
Fixative to Prevent Glitter from Coming Off Dress?Is there a fixative for fabric to keep glitter from falling off excessively? I have a mother-of-the groom dress with an empire waist. The cloth above the waist has glitter threads throughout. It sheds glitter easily.
Dyeing Clothes in the Washer?How do you use Rit dye in a Cabrio washer?
Bleaching a Gray Shirt to Make It White?I'm trying bleach my gray shirt, white. It is a name brand shirt if that makes any difference. How much bleach do I use and do I need to use hot water with it? I really need help with this.
How Can I Reapply a Peeling Letter on an Athletic Shirt?We managed to get a normally very expensive football shirt a lot cheaper because it had a slight defect as one of the letters is peeling off. Does anyone have any tips for reapplying?
Repairing Squeaky Shoes?How can you prevent shoes from squeaking?
Ironing Silk Shirt?I have a silk shirt that needs ironing. What is the best way to do this so I don't ruin it?
Dryer Leaving Holes in Clothing?Why do I have tiny holes in my t-shirts after drying them?
Wearing Toning Sneakers?Has anyone had any experience wearing performance sneakers? The kind that are supposed to tone your legs, etc. when you wear them. Did they work for you? I've been thinking of getting a pair, but don't know if it's just hype or not.
How Can I Set the Dye on a Black Cotton Blend Jean Skirt?I have a long black jean skirt made of 78% cotton, 20% polyester, and 2% spandex. I bought this skirt 2 years ago and to this day it still bleeds, I just need to rub my hand over it and my hand turns black.
Scuff Marks on White Leather Shoes?How do I remove or cover a scuff on white leather shoes?
