How Do I Preserve Inkjet Iron-on Transfers?
Is there something I can use to stop iron-ons from peeling and flaking when washed? Last Christmas I made my kiddies some really cool pillow cases and the adults place mats with iron on designs I had made with my Inkjet printer and dang, every one of them flaked and peeled and are ruined.
Hiding a Brown Stain on Wedding Dress Applique
I need to remove a stain from the applique on a used wedding dress. I took it to the dry cleaner to see if they could remove the stain before I bought it. Most of the stain was removed that day, but when I went to pick it up after they pressed it the stain returned.
Restoring a Shrunken Wool Sweater
To reshape a shrunken wool sweater, try soaking the garment in two tablespoons of hair cream rinse mixed with a gallon of cool water, then roll in a towel to remove excess water and clothespin to a pants stretcher or board.
Remove fuzz balls from sweaters with a shaver. Go over the surface slowly and carefully with a disposable razor.
Stretching Shrunken Cotton Clothing
I finally found a beanie that I really enjoy wearing. Problem is, when I washed it for the first time, I forgot it in the dryer. So now it's shrunken and I'm sad. :( Advice on how to stretch it back out would be appreciated.
Buying Replacement Cuffs for a Coat
Where can I buy replacement cuffs for a coat?
I recently ordered a pair of "Malinda" style Crocs to wear to my office job. I wear an 8.5, but because the style isn't available in half sizes, I ordered a 9. I decided to leave them outside for a couple days to let the smell dissipate before wearing them again.
Does anyone know where on earth I can get hold of purple suede shoe dye or restore purple suede? I have one faded shoe and one not.
Size Hat with Weather Stripping
My husband has several hats that he wears out in the yard and garden to work in. Some of them were too loose on his head and the wind would blow them off. I took adhesive backed weather stripping that goes around the door and put it around the inside of each hat.
Use Liquid Shoe Polish On Older Shoes
When you first get your shoes, a cream polish may be best - but as your shoes age a liquid shoe polish will spruce them up and cover all the scuffed areas.
I read all of the responses about fixing a squeaky shoe, but none seem to apply to me. Mine are 3 inch wedge sandals that squeak. There is no lining to remove. Any ideas?
Has anyone found a way to successfully dye bluejeans in an area that was purposefully bleached or faded by the manufacturer? I found a great pair of Apple Bottoms jeans at my local Goodwill, but the front of the legs have a wide band of material that was either bleached or faded by the company.
Stretching a Cap That is Too Tight
I have quite a big head and most ladies' hats won't fit me, especially when I let my hair grow longer. Sometimes I have to buy in the men's section and even those can be too small.
The rush to school and then on to work can be frantic. To help control my
How Do I Dye My Sweatshirt But Not the Emblem?
I accidentally got bleach all over a blue sweatshirt. There is a small emblem of a baseball on it. Does anyone know how I can dye this (90% cotton) and leave the baseball white? Tape? Clear nail polish?
The top layer of my dress is sheer polyester. It is misshapen at the hips, how can I fix it?
If you have a pair of jeans that fit well, but has a zipper that just won't stay up, try this tip before getting rid of them.
Use Carpet Padding as Shoe Inserts
You know those expensive padded shoe inserts that you can buy in the store? Lots of people use them for extra cushion in their shoes, especially if they have a job that requires lots of standing.
The sole on a pair of my favorite shoes began to separate from the shoe. I slipped a little tacky glue between the bottom of the shoe and the top of the sole, clamped the shoes with a couple binder clips, and by next morning they were good as new.
When my blue jeans become too faded, I add a teaspoon of Blue denim RIT dye to the wash load. The jeans come out looking renewed.
