Shrinking a Denim Jacket?How can I shrink a denim jacket?
Dye Clothing in a Front Loading Washer?I have a Whirlpool front loading washer and would like to dye an item of clothing in it. Is this possible? Thanks.
Protecting Satin Shoes from Stains?I want to prevent getting a stain on light gold colored satin shoes. These are the cutest and most expensive shoes I have ever purchased. I don't know what product to apply to them before I or someone else gets clumsy. I will have no sense of humor if something gets spilled on them.
Keeping Pantyhose From Running?Every time I put on a pair of pantyhose, whether the toe is sheer or reinforced, I get a runs at the toes within minutes of putting on shoes. What can I do?
Dyeing a Jacket?How do I dye my white ski jacket red?
Washing an Autographed Shirt?My 10 year old grandson went to a local college basketball game and all the cheerleaders signed his T-shirt. Is there any way to seal the writing so it doesn't come off in the wash?
Dyeing a Vinyl Purse?I have a tiny vinyl houndstooth purse. I'd like it to be solid black. Can I use a permanent black marker to color it in, or would that look terrible?
Taking the Itch Out of a Wool Sweater?How do I eliminate the "itchiness" of a wool shirt? My son has a beautiful wool shirt with elbow patches on the sleeves, but it's so itchy he won't wear it. Even with a t-shirt under it, he says the collar itches his neck.
Dyeing Jeans With Natural Dye?I have a pair of light blue jeans that fit really well (thanks to a recent 27lb weight loss) but I'm just not crazy for the color. I'd really like them to be darker but don't want to use chemical dyes like Rit dye.
Changing the Color of a Baseball Cap?I bought a ball cap for my husband. He has been wanting one with the Chevrolet logo on it. I found one, but it is orange, red and white. I would really like to change the orange color to blue to match my drag racing truck.
Sports Bras for Everyday Wear?Ladies, do you think bras with wire are better than the sport bras? I thought sport bras were for wearing when you are exercising, but a saleslady told me sport bras are becoming more popular for everyday wear.
Dyeing Suede Shoes?I have a pair of Ugg boots that are light brown, and I want to dye them charcoal gray. Is that possible? How would I be able to do it at home?
Removing Stiffness from New Clothing?I need help getting the stiffness out of a new shirt? What should I use to wash it?
Bra Strap Pads?Has anyone any ideas about how to pad bra straps to reduce tendon irritation on the shoulders? Maybe some kind of silicon gel pad or something to spread the load?
Accessories To Wear With a Green Dress?What color of hose and shoes do you wear with a green dress?
Washing New Red or Black Clothing?Can you wash new red clothes with new black clothes?
Keeping a Cotton Shirt Looking Good All Day?Any idea's on how to keep a cotton shirt looking good for the day of wearing. It's gets wrinkles in an hour and looks awful. I've tried starch.
Stain on Silk Dress?Please help me to clean my beautiful dress. I was wearing a 100% silk dress with beads on my son's wedding day. Under those slimming longer body color pantyhose, I was sweating. The pantyhose left marks on my dress.
Preserving an Antique Christening Gown?Our family christening gown is over 100 years old. I am noticing that the fabric, cotton, is getting "fatigued". Does anyone know of a way to strengthen the fiber?
Clothing That Makes You Look Slimmer?What is a slimming type of shirt for someone who is about 5 feet tall and overweight?
Preventing Jeans from Stretching?How do you stop excessive fabric stretching? My new jeans stretch so much that in about an hour I need a belt or suspenders to keep them on. Any ideas on how to fix fabric so that it doesn't stretch so much or so quickly? They are Levi's, 99% cotton and 1% Lycra Spandex.
Waterproofing Cotton Fabric?I have been rained out of playing paintball for the last time! I have been looking for ways to waterproof my Camo, and the only ones I can find involve gasoline, and wax.
Making Shirts Longer?I have several tops which seem to be a bit too short. I was wondering if there was a way to lengthen these tops without it looking like a tacked on after-thought? I probably shouldn't have bought them in the first place but I have put on a bit of weight and they look terrible on me.
Where to Find Children's Suspenders?Where can I find suspenders for 50 children?
Something is Eating Holes in Clothing?Something is eating holes in clothing. There are lots of small holes in jeans, shirts, and pants.
Men's Swimwear with Suspenders?I'm looking for swim wear for my husband. He needs to have water therapy and doesn't have anything appropriate to wear. He has to wear suspenders with his slacks to keep them up so we know that swim trunks would slide right off.
Are Thrifty Store Shoes Safe to Wear?Is it safe to wear thrift store shoes? Some people have athletic feet and foot fungus. Just curious before I buy.
Dyeing a Sheepskin Coat?I have a brown canvas and sheepskin coat. The sheepskin is white and the canvas is brown. How do I go about dyeing the whole coat off-white? Is there a company that would do this for me? I would also be okay with just bleaching the entire coat.
Soaking Clothes in Vinegar?I heard that soaking new clothes in plain white vinegar helps the colors last longer. If you are familiar with this please tell me for how long should I soak the clothes?
Fuzzy Insoles for Shoes?I can't find furry innersoles to put into my shoes. Can someone recommend an alternative to buying them? I work outside and even with thick wool socks and thick soles on my shoes I get cold feet.
Putting Cuffs on Reversible Jacket?I am looking for a pattern of how to put cuffs on a reversible jacket. I have the cuffs. Thank you.
Keeping Hair from Sticking to Dress?I have a 100% black cotton dress. It will come out of the washer/dryer perfectly, but as I am wearing it all day, every piece of lint, pet hair, and other peoples hair clings to it. Is there some type of product out that will guard the fabric all day?
Keeping a Jacket Hood On?I just bought a jacket with a hood. The hood is just about right but has no closure to keep it in place in the wind and rain. It doesn't have any extra material either. Just fits. Any ideas of how to keep this closed?
Altering A Formal Dress Smaller?I was wondering how hard it would be to take in a dress if it's too big. I found my dream dress to wear at a special occasion next year but I have been losing weight. I'm afraid that if I order the dress a size or two too small then I might not lose all the weight. But if I order at my size I may have to alter it. The dress is silk and has boning in the bodice. Anyone know if that will be too hard to take in?
Spray Product From Wrinkled Clothing?I'm looking for a spray to quickly take wrinkles out of clothes. My friend showed me a product sold by Melleluca. I liked a lot. But I can't purchase their merchandise without a rep. Any suggestions about where I can find a similar product?
Wrinkled Suede Skirt?Is it safe to iron or steam a badly-wrinkled suede skirt? If not, what do you recommend?
Dyeing Leather Shoes?I have a question about dyeing or spray painting leather sandals. They are cream colored leather, Naturalizer brand. I want to make them bronze or brown. Can I use the new spray paints that are on the market for plastics? They seem like they would be "flexible" which is what I need.
Water Repellent for Clothing?In the 80's, a co-worker of mine sold some type of water and stain repellent for clothes, shoes, etc. I thought it was an amway product but I cannot seem to find it anywhere. It was such a great product, as our uniforms were always clean and never had stains on them. Water literally rolled off our shoes.
Making Suit Pants Smaller?I need to alter my husbands new suit pants 4 inches smaller in the waist. Any suggestions for a professional looking job?
Sealing the Soles of Sandals?Does anyone have a good idea to seal the soles of a pair of rubber sandals?
Redyeing T-shirts?I'm trying to redye my black t-shirts. The shirts are not plain black, I don't own any plain shirts. So the real question is, is it possible to redye them myself or have them professionally done somewhere, so that the pictures/words on the shirt won't get ruined?
Picking Tights Color For Wedding?I recently purchased a dress to wear to my sister's wedding, but I don't know if I should wear sheer or black tights with it (or some other color). The color is "mink" (pale light pink).
Stretching Moccasins?I want to stretch some new moccasins, They are my correct size but are too stiff to even get my feet in. I've used that wooden foot stretcher thing, but they go back to the original shape. Help?
Suede Jacket Discolored After Dry Cleaning?Why do suede jackets discolor when being dry cleaned?
Glitter Coming Off an Evening Gown?Is there a way to stop glitter from coming off evening gown? There is a spiral type design with glitter on it throughout the gown. After getting up from sitting, there is glitter all over the chair. I've only worn the gown once because of this problem.
Preserving an Autographed T-shirt?My son has a black T shirt and he had it autographed in silver marker. I would love to keep the shirt looking good. Any suggestions on how to preserve the marker?
Accessorizing Straw Hats?I have two straw hats for the summer, one white and one tan. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding how to accessorize these hats easily?
Removing Ironed On Patch From Denim?I need to remove a glued on embroidered patch from denim. The patch was ironed on recently. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Lightening the Color of Polyester?I have a bright pink dress made of polyester, and it is so bright. I would like to lighten the color quite a bit to a much lighter pink. What do I do?
Shortening A Knit Shirt?Can someone give me some information on how to shorten a knit shirt without stretching? Thank you.
Shortening An Evening Dress?I have a long chiffon evening dress that I need to shorten. Can anyone tell me the proper hem length. Is it to the top of my shoe?
What To Wear With Cheetah Print Shoes?I have a pair of heels that are cheetah print with a blue inside, but I don't know what to wear with them?
Removing Dye from Wedding Shoes?I bought a pair of Vera Wang shoes to wear in a friends wedding a couple of years ago. I had them dyed to match my dress but would like to wear them to my own wedding this year. They are the MOST comfortable shoes and I can't find the style anywhere. How can the color be safely removed? Is it possible to get them close to white or off white?
Feathers Coming Out of Down Jacket?I just purchased a down-filled jacket, on sale, for the price of $9.00! It's obviously not top quality, but for $9.00, why not, right? Well, I wore it to church last night, and when I took it off, my black shirt was COVERED in down feathers!
Preventing Discoloration of Men's Dress Pants?What is the best way to hang mens dress pants to prevent discoloration?
Arch Supports Squeak in Tennis Shoes?How do I stop my tennis shoes from squeaking when wearing arch supports in them?
How to Shrink Corduroy Pants?How can I shrink corduroy pants?
Socks Resistant to Getting Holes in the Heels?Does anyone know a brand of socks that are resistant to getting holes in the heels from calluses?
Scotch Guard Suit Jackets?Are you able to Scotch Guard suit jackets?
Dyeing a Black T-shirt?For black shirts I heard to use the Rit dye for it, but does it have to be solid black.? What if it has writing on it can i still use it? Writing was there when I bought it like band t-shirts. Please help me out thank you so much.
How to Lighten a Red Jumper to Orange?How can I lighten a red jumper to orange.
Should the Color of Your Shoes and Purse Match?Should the colour of your shoes and purse match?
Shrinking Dry Clean Only Capris?I have a Dry Clean Only White Capri Pant from BEBE. The Shell is made of 70% Linen 27% Viscose, & 3% spandex. The lining is 95% Poly & 5% Spandex. Do you think I can cold water wash it in a front loader hand wash/gentle cycle? I would like it to shrink just a little. Any tips are appreciated.
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.
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.
Stripping the Color from Clothing?How do I strip color from clothing to ready it for re-dying?
Bamboo Fabric?Does it itch, pill, machine wash, fade, last a long time? I saw something made out of it on the internet (can't recall where) and it sounded interesting.
Clothing Advice for a Formal Business Event?I've been invited to a Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards night and the dress is stated as formal. The thing is, I have no idea what to wear!
Quieting Brass Buckles on Shoes?Quieting Brass Buckles on Shoes. How do I quiet shoes with brass buckles that jingle when I walk? Is there a clue to stop the clinking?
Shrinking Leather Boots?Shrinking Leather Boots. My leather boots are too big and keep slipping from the knee. Any suggestions on how I can shrink the leather so they stay put?
Shining Patent Leather Shoes?Shining Patent Leather Shoes. How do I shine Patent leather shoes?
Silver Line on Black Trousers?I have a pair of new black trousers and now I've ironed them, a silver line has appeared. How do you get rid of the silver line? I heard vinegar will do the trick - is that right?
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.
Bleaching a Black Dress?I want to bleach my black dress white. But it is satin and lace. Do you think bleach would work on those materials. How do I even begin with how to bleach it, in the washer. in the tub (someone said) and what kind of bleach?
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. . .
Preserving Permanent Marker On Clothing?I've drawn on my pants with Permanent Marker and I LOVE the designs I did. How do I preserve it?
Making Sweatshirts Soft Again?Do you know how the inside of a sweat shirts can become stiff and no longer soft and snuggly? How can I fix that? My favorite sweat shirt is like wearing sandpaper now.
Shoe Strap Won't Stay on My Heel?I have 2 pairs of shoes that I really love but the straps that go around my heel will not stay on my heel. I have tried to tighten the strap but that doesn't work.
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?
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?
Silk Smell on Silk Blend Sweaters?I have a lot of silk blend sweaters and my body heat makes them smell, well like silk. Any suggestions to remove the silk smell from silk?
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.
Stretching Leather Clogs?I have several pairs of new leather clogs/mules that I bought on line. Is there a way I can stretch them myself, or do I have to take them to a shoemaker? I want to wear socks with some of them and could use a little extra room.
Shrinking Denim Jeans?Can anyone tell me how to shrink denim jeans? I have 2 pairs of jeans that are too big. They cost $100.00 a piece, so throwing them out is not an option. I've tried washing and drying on the highest setting (over and over), and I've also boiled them to no avail. I love these jeans!
Removing a Logo from a Sweatshirt?I have a brand new hooded sweatshirt that my eldest daughter never wore. My younger daughter would like to wear it if I could "iron off" her sister's graduating year. Any suggestions on how to do this and get it all off and not scorch the material?
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?
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?
Remove Numbers from Football Jerseys?I'm a Cleveland Browns Fan and I have a big problem. Over the years friends of mine have bought me Football Jerseys of players who are no longer playing with the Browns, hence making my jerseys useless. I would like to remove the painted on numbers and names, but I don't know how or what to use.
How do you make loud shoes quiet?This site is great! I have mid-heel shoes with a chunky heel that makes a loud clunk when I walk on hard floors. Is there a way to quiet them down? I tried putting layers of masking tape on the bottom of the heel, but it made the shoes slippery and the tape wore off pretty quickly.
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.
Organizing Shoes and Clothing With Limited Space?My family (husband, myself, 4 year old son and a 10 year old daughter) moved into a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with my mother to save money for a house. However, I need ideas on how to organize our shoes and clothes using only two closets and minimal space.
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.
How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes?How do you SET Sharpie Ink into clothes (primarily cotton or cotton blend t-shirts and also dennim pants/jeans).
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.
