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.
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.
Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
I had a pair of shoes that really looked like they needed a 'pick-me-up' to give them some new life. I took some Fabri-Tac glue and some scrap fabric and measured to fit the shoes.
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?
How can you prevent shoes from squeaking?
I have a silk shirt that needs ironing. What is the best way to do this so I don't ruin it?
Track suit slacks are made so the leg ankles nearly always drag on the ground causing wear and tear.
Dryer Leaving Holes in Clothing
Why do I have tiny holes in my t-shirts after drying them?
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.
Removing Lint Balls from Clothing
I attached the furniture brush attachment to the hose of my vacuum and lightly brushed the surface of the clothing, back and forth, back and forth, etc.
Removing Yellow Bleach Stains from White Jeans
I washed a pair of white jeans and there were blue stains left from the laundry detergent that didn't dissolve. I poured bleach onto the areas that were stained and I then washed them and the bleach left those areas yellowed. How can I get this back to white again?
How do I get an iron print out of knit pants from using too hot of an iron?
Using Panty Hose with a Run in One Leg
With being a waitress for 23 years, I went through a lot of pantyhose, and 9 times out of 10, only 1 leg got snagged resulting in a run. When this happens, tie a knot in the bad leg before washing and save that pair.
Scuff Marks on White Leather Shoes
How do I remove or cover a scuff on white leather shoes?
If you have clip on earrings, they are great to dress up plain toed shoes. Just clip them on where you slip your foot into the sho. You now have a pair of glamorous shoes that would ordinarily be plain.
I didn't know where to post this, but have read many comments about the tiny holes in the front of thin tee shirts, mostly by the bottom of the shirt. None of my kids' or hubby's clothes are affected.
Can I Dye a Hoodie With Appliques Without Ruining the Designs?
I bought a zip up black hoodie from Victoria's Secret not too long ago. The color now looks weird with other black clothes because of the fading. I want to dye it back to being black, but it has both rhinestones and silver appliques on it. Will dyeing it ruin the designs?
Can I Use a Dark Brown Purse in the Summer?
Do you think it is okay to use a dark brown purse in the summer?
Craft Project: Alter Sweater To Cardigan
For over a year, I've had a pretty knit top that a friend gave me. The fabric was so soft, it was one of my favorite colors, and it fit everywhere EXCEPT the neckline, which was so low and stretchy that I could never wear it and nothing looked good worn underneath it.
Craft Project: Ruffled T-shirt
This is a craft idea I came up with because all the clothing you see for the summer has ruffles.
Craft Project: Protective Button Covers
If you have lovely vintage solid glass or perhaps old rhinestone buttons you'd like to recycle and sew onto homemade or even purchased garments, but were afraid they'd break in the laundry, here's another solution rather than having to pin them on each time
Craft Project: Sturdy Felt Hat
These instructions are adaptable to any kind of hat, but they detail a multi-color fedora since that will cover the most complicated aspects of hat-making. If you just want a bonnet, your life will be much easier!
