Removing Hanger Bumps on SweatersThis is a page about removing hanger bumps on sweaters. Hanging a sweater on a clothes hanger leaves bumps, stretched spots, on the shoulders at the ends of the hanger.
Selling ClothingThis is a page about selling clothing. Selling old clothing can be a way to make some extra money. There are a few steps you can take to improve your return.
Dyeing Leather Shoes?This is a page about dyeing leather shoes. Don't toss your worn or outdated leather shoes, consider dyeing them.
Drying Wet Shoes and BootsThis is a page about drying wet shoes and boots. Wet shoes can take a bit of time to dry, but there are some ways to help this process along.
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.
Saving Money on SwimwearThis is a page about saving money on swimwear. Swimwear can be expensive and takes a beating from pool chlorine, sun, and washing.
Removing Pills From FabricUnfortunately some types of fabrics are susceptible to pilling, ruining the appearance of your clothing or linens. This is a page about removing pills from fabric.
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.
Buying Comfortable ShoesThis is a page about buying comfortable shoes. Don't suffer from foot pain caused by uncomfortable shoes.
Saving Money on PantyhoseThis page is about saving money on pantyhose. When you need to wear pantyhose often, they can take quite a bite out of your budget.
Breaking in New ShoesThis is a page about breaking in new shoes. New shoes can be uncomfortable when you first wear them.
Making Nylons Last LongerThis page is about making nylons last longer. It can be expensive to buy nylon hosiery so we want it to last as long as we can.
Keeping Shoelaces TiedThis is a page about keeping shoelaces tied. Keeping shoelaces tied can be daunting especially for children.
Preventing Static Cling in ClothingThis page is about preventing static cling in clothing. Static cling can be a nuisance especially when there is low humidity.
Saving Money on Winter ClothingThis is a page about saving money on winter clothing. If you are trying to rein in your clothing budget, winter clothing purchases is one place to start.
Saving Money On ClothingThis is a page about saving money on clothing. Clothing costs are a significant portion of many family budgets.
Dyeing Wedding Shoes?This is a page about dyeing wedding shoes. It is easy to dye your shoes to match your wedding colors.
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?
Saving Money on a TuxedoThis page is about saving money on a tuxedo. Men's formal wear for a wedding, prom, or any special occasion is often expensive to buy, and may be only needed once.
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)
Use Rings As A Scarf SlideWhenever I have rings that are too small for me or that I don't wear any longer, I use them on a scarf. I simply put the scarf on and slide both sides of the scarf through the ring then tie a knot.
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.
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.
Preventing Wrinkled ClothingThis is a page about preventing wrinkled clothing. Hate ironing? Although it is not always possible to keep clothes absolutely wrinkle free there are a number of methods you can use to prevent most wrinkling and keep that iron on the shelf.
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.
Cutting Insoles for ShoesThis is a page about cutting insoles for shoes. If you need extra support or are just looking for more comfort, shoe insoles can really help. Most come in generic sizes and will need to be cut down to fit your shoes size.
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.
Making a Skirt With NecktiesThis is a page about making a skirt with neckties. There are many different ways to use necktie for making a skirt. They can be used to decorate an existing skirt or they can be sew together in a number of ways to create a skirt.
Saving Money on BrasThis is a page about saving money on bras. Bras are a necessary part of any woman's wardrobe but they can be very expensive. Quality, fit, wearability, and price all need to be factored in when shopping for bras and foundation garments.
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.
Saving Money on Men's SuitsThis is a page for saving money on men's suits. Business attire can be expensive but is essential to for many men in an executive or sales position. Here are tips and advice for finding a good quality and well fitting suit.
Saving Money on CufflinksThis is a page about saving money on cufflinks. Cufflinks add a nice tough to a suit or tuxedo shirt. They can quickly become an expensive part of a men's wardrobe though.
Selling Clothing on eBay?This is a page on selling clothing on eBay. Selling clothing on eBay can be an easy way to bring in some extra income. It is important to know how to present your item and what titles and keywords to use in order to be successful.
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?
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?
Dyeing Clothes in the Washer?How do you use Rit dye in a Cabrio washer?
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?
Elastic Hem for Long PantsTrack 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.
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?
How Do I Set Red Fabric Dye When Washing for the First Time?I have a brand new soccer shirt that is mostly red, but has some white in it as well. How do I get the red not to bleed into the white when washing for the first time?
Hang Dry Lycra ItemsDon't dry items with elastic or lycra bone dry in the dryer. They will last so much longer if they don't spend much time in the dryer. Things like jeans and tops benefit from a few minutes in the dryer to relax wrinkles; underwear can be hung straight from the washer.
Why Do My Fawn Brand Cargo Pants Squeak When I Walk?I recently bought a pair of Fawn cargo pants which I really like, but the
Fixing a Shirt That Shrank?I have a turtleneck top that is made up of 80% rayon and 20% nylon. The label says to lay it flat after washing. I forgot to do it this time and it ended up shrinking it mainly in the back so it rides up a bit, enough to show my back and annoy me.
Heated Insoles From Sun DeflectorsMake heated insoles for your shoes from either new or used car window sun deflectors. They're the ones that pop open to block the sun's heat from making the car interior too warm.
Solutions For Shrunk Clothing?Is it possible to restretch a fleece hoodie that shrunk when it was dried on too high a temperature. The nylon zipper is now a roller coaster, the sleeves too short and it sits high on the waist instead of hitting my hips.
Keeping Dark Clothes From FadingWhen washing clothing for the first time, that you do not want to fade, especially jeans or dark cottons, wash them without soap, but instead 1/2 cup of vinegar (any type) and 1/2 cup of salt, in cold water.
Advice For Dyeing Shoes?I want to dye a brown stretch-top shoe black. The bottom and heel are already black, the back is dark brown. I have a pair in brown now and want to get another to dye, as the "black" style" runs about $80 more.
Keeping Lined Shirts From Rolling Up When Sitting?How do you stop shirts with liners from rolling up on the bottom of the backs from sitting?
Can I Use Nail Polish on Dyeable Shoes?Has anyone ever dyed "dyeable" shoes by using nail polish? I need a metallic bronze for a wedding I am going to and can't find the color that matches my dress anywhere. I then bought a nail polish that matches what I want exactly. !
Why Are My Nylon Workouts Clothes Turning Pink After Washing?All of our nylon white workout clothes Underarmor, Nike, etc. are turning pink. They are not being washed with other red things and the rest of the clothes and towels and cotton whites are fine, it is only the nylon stuff.
Vinegar and Water to Remove Odors From ClothingUse a solution of 50/50 water and white distilled vinegar to spray a mist on synthetic fibers that smell "odd" even after they have been laundered. Repeat if necessary. It may take two or three mists to get the desired effect. Allow the garment to dry after each spray mist
Finding Jeans for a Hard to Fit 10 Year Old?I have a very hard to fit son who needs pants for the winter. Usually we go to JC Penney, Gap.com, Kohl's, and Old Navy.com for husky sizes, but they are still too long. He is 10 and average size compared to his class. I know we could cut off or have them hemmed....
Dyeing a Nylon Bodysuit?How would I go about dyeing a nude nylon bodysuit navy blue or a deep royal blue?
Air Dry Jeans To Prevent ShrinkingTo keep tight jeans from getting tighter by keeping them out of the dryer, spread them out to dry flat or stretch between two coated hangers.
Caring For and Storing Silk Clothing?How do I store my silk, beaded evening jacket, please? I want to keep it, but don't wear it a lot. It's black silk with metallic beading all over it.Thank you!
Looking For Suede Shoe Dye?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.
Removing the Name from the Back of a Jersey?I would like to know how to remove a transfer off a football top?
Size Hat with Weather StrippingMy 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.
Dyeing Blue Jeans?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.
Add Longer Sleeves To Summer DressesMy Rabbi's pre-school daughter attends a non-religious school. For religious reasons, she must wear 3/4 or long sleeves and winter outfits are simply too warm to wear in the summer. To remedy the situation, I collect light weight long sleeved shirts from our local freecycle and re-use it.
Dress Fabric is Misshapen?The top layer of my dress is sheer polyester. It is misshapen at the hips, how can I fix it?
Black Clothes Turning Brown After Washing?My son has a reversible cotton sweat top. It is black on one side, bright pink on the other with a white collar.
Improving the Tensile Strength of Viscose Rayon Thread?How can we improve the strength of 100% viscose rayon thread after the dyeing process?
Fading Black and White Shirt?My son has a black shirt that is fading and I would like to bring it back to the bright black color. The only problem is that the shirt has white in it as well. I do not want the black to go into the white.Any suggestions would be helpful.
Removing Waterproofing from Nylon Fabric?I have waterproofed an orange 100% nylon Puffa jacket for my son, but he doesn't want to wear it all (too bright). So I have decided to dye it black. I have just found out that nylon can be dyed with acid dye, but I also read that the waterproofing can stop the dye from working.
Dye from Denim Coming Off on Skin?How do I stop black dye in denim material from getting all over me and anything else I wear? The jacket has some leather on it and rhinestones. Please help, I am covered in black dye.
Coloring a Leather Handbag?I want to slightly darken a tan leather handbag. What product would you suggest to go from light saddle to a slightly darker shade?
Shrinking a Denim Jacket?How can I shrink a denim jacket?
Soap Wrappers for Scented ClothesDon't throw away your scented soap wrappers. Put them in your clothes to keep them deliciously fragrant. It helps keep away moths too!
Gluing the Soles of Gym Shoes?The rubber around my gym shoe separated. What can be used to make it stick together?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.
Dyeing a Jacket?How do I dye my white ski jacket red?
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.
Detergent Spill Left Lighter Spots on Pants?Whilst using Jik (detergent) on a white top I accidentally dropped a few specks on my new navy pants which have shown up like a plum colour. They are very small, but it now looks like the pants are dirty.
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.
Removing Dimensional Fabric from Clothes?I would like to know how to remove dimensional fabric paint (gold glitter) from clothes.
Restoring Color to Bleached Clothing?I accidentally bleached my green sweatpants and they turned yellow. How do I dye them green again? I have tried the Rit Stain Remover. It only lightened the green and the yellow is still there.
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.
Repairing Stretched Out Sweater Wrist Bands?Does anyone know how to keep the wrist bands of a sweater from stretching or better yet, how to fix it once they have stretched? Thanks and have a great day.
Buy Double Pairs of the Same SocksDisappearing socks resulting in mismatched socks can be remedied by not buying socks in single pairs. Buying in double pairs means I have an extra, matching sock after one disappears.
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?
Making a Peek-a-boo Slip?Does anyone knows how to make a peek-a-boo slip like the ones at David's Bridal? My sister told me she changes the look of her black dress just by adding the slip and a ribbon around the waist. Thanks for your help!
Accessories To Wear With a Green Dress?What color of hose and shoes do you wear with a green dress?
Making Shoes Narrower?How can I make a pair of shoes narrower? I have a narrow foot and need to resize any Med. width shoes that I buy. Thanks.
Use Thrift Store Mini Skirts as Bargain Belly BandsI wear a stretchy mini skirt around my middle underneath my clothes! I liked the idea of wearing a 'body' under my clothes but they would need washing everyday like regular underwear. They are expensive too.
Wear Special Occasion Clothing Before the EventThis is about clothing purchased for a special occasion. I'd like to suggest that you give it a trial run by wearing it for at least half an hour in your home. You'll quickly find out what is missing, what needs repairing, etc.
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.
Repairing a T-shirt?I have a t-shirt that I just love, but can no longer wear because it has a large tear on the back. I would like to cut out the front section that I want to save and somehow attach it to a plain t-shirt. But I'm not sure how to do this. Any one have any suggestions?
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.
Ryan's Jacket in the Movie "Just Friends"?Does anyone know where I could find a jacket like the one Ryan wears in the movie Just Friends? My husband liked it and I wanted to get him one for his birthday.
Clothing That Makes You Look Slimmer?What is a slimming type of shirt for someone who is about 5 feet tall and overweight?
Keeping Clothes from Getting Wrinkled?Looking for a way to keep your hanging clothes from getting wrinkled? I have the solution. And best of all it's easy and it's free.
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.
Re-shaping a Leather Jacket?I have two new leather coats that were hung on hangers for over a year and now they have "bumps" in the shoulders from the hanger. Is there anyway that I can remove these stretched out bumps?
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.
