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Homemade Liquid Shoe StretchLeather shoes can often be stretched using a liquid shoe stretch product. You can save money by making your own with products you probably have around the house. This is a page about homemade liquid shoe stretch.

Iron-On Patch

Removing Iron-On Labels and PatchesIf the decal is beginning to peel up or you just want to remove it, you may be wondering how to get off iron on patches. This is a page about removing iron-on labels and patches.

Emergency Hemming With StaplesI bought a last minute pair of thrift shop jeans when I found I went off for a weekend without them. New $5 - good deal. But they were too long and I didn't have needle and thread with me.

Stretching Shoes and Boots

Stretching Shoes and BootsSometimes to make footware more comfortable, you need to make them bigger. This page is about stretching shoes and boots.

Setting Clothing Dye

Setting Dye on Clothing and FabricThis page is about setting clothing dye. Whether your clothes are brand new or you have done some dyeing, it is important to set the color.

The back pocket of blue jeans.

Softening Stiff DenimThis is a page about softening stiff denim. Denim clothing can often be quite stiff and uncomfortable to wear.

Close up of men's leather shoes walking.

How Do You Make Loud Shoes Quiet?Try adding padding of some kind to the heels of your shoes to quite them down. This is a page about, "How do you make loud shoes quiet?".

UGG Boot

Fixing Faded UGG BootsOver time the suede outers of your boots may fade. This page contains some suggestions for revitalizing faded UGGs. This is a page about fixing faded UGG boots.

Faded Spots on Jeans

Repairing Faded Spots on Clothing and FabricSunlight, chemical spills, and wear can result in faded spots on your clothing or other fabric. This is a page about repairing faded spots on clothing.

A bottle of bleach.

Bleaching Colored Clothing WhiteTrying to remove all of the color from clothing can have mixed results. This is a page about bleaching colored clothing white.

Green down jacket

Feathers Coming Out of a Down JacketPushing the feathers back into the coat and fluffing the jacket in a cool dryer may help slow the loss of feathers. This is a page about feathers coming out of down jacket.

Re-setting Pleats on a Synthetic SkirtI 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.

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Red Glitter Shoes

Preventing Glitter from Falling Off ClothingThis page is about preventing glitter from falling off clothing. Keeping this shiny decoration on material can be a challenge.

Scuffed Leather Shoes

Removing Scuff Mark on Leather ShoesThis page is about removing scuff marks on leather shoes. When your leather footwear gets scratched you need to find a way to cover or remove the marks.

Razor For Removing Fabric Pills

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.

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.

A burn mark from a clothes iron.

Removing Iron Burn Marks on ClothingThis is a page about removing iron burn marks on clothing. A too hot iron can leave scorch marks on clothing.

Removing a Logo From a SweatshirtThis is a page about removing a logo from a sweatshirt. You may want to remove a logo from a sweatshirt because it is damaged or just to update the shirt.

Loose Jeans on a woman.

How to Shrink JeansThis is a page about intentionally shrinking jeans. If your jeans are a bit too big you may be able to shrink them for a better fit.

After Washing and Drying Jacket, Lining is LumpyMy son was given a brand new Champion quilted jacket which has stuffing. I washed it on its own in my automatic washer according to instructions but for some reason after I line-dried it (I don't have a dryer) the stuffing inside the jacket is very lumpy and the jacket is unwearable.

Adding Glitter To DressI would like to add glitter to a dress. I am going as a fairy godmother for Halloween and I am using a prom/brides maid dress made of polyester and nylon. I don't want it to look tacky but just a little extra flare to match my daughter's costume.

Blue velcro in a strip.

Repairing VelcroThis is a page about repairing Velcro. Over time Velcro loses its holding power.

suede leather shoes

Repairing Shoe InsolesThis page is about repairing shoe insoles. Sometimes you want to extend the life of of a favorite pair of shoes.

Close-up of the torso of a man wearing a dress shirt and tie bucking a seatbelt

Preventing Your Seatbelt From...This is a page about preventing your seatbelts from damaging your clothes. The webbed fabric that seatbelt are made from can actually cause damage to your clothing where it comes in contact with the belt.

Repairing a Cigarette Burn Mark on ClothingHow do I remove a burn mark on white denim? The burn did not totally go through the fabric.

Tying Shoes

How to Keep Your Shoe Tongue From SlidingWhen the tongue of your shoe keeps sliding around it can become uncomfortable. Try this simple remedy to eliminate the problem. This is a page about how to keep your shoe tongue from sliding.

Generic Shoe Insoles

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.

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Faux Fur

Fixing Matted Faux FurThis is a page about fixing matted faux fur. Faux fur can become matted from wear or even cleaning.

Keeping Cat Hair Off Black ClothingI bought a pair of Cabin Creek brand black pants (elastic waist "leggings" with flared legs) that were supposed to be jeans. They are 96% cotton and 4% spandex, and they attract EVERYTHING: cat hair, dust, lint, etc.

Re-shaping a Leather JacketI 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?

Woman in a black dress holding shopping bags.

Clothing That Never Goes Out of StyleThis is a page about clothing that never goes out of style. Fashion ebbs and flows with many articles of clothing quickly going out of style. One way to reduce the effects of this trend with regards to your wardrobe is to include clothing that tends to remain in style longer.

How to Shrink Corduroy PantsHow can I shrink corduroy pants?

Pantyhose with a run in them.

Extending the Life of PantyhosePantyhose can be a costly part your clothing budget. They are prone to snags and runs, but that does not mean you should discard them. This is a page about extending the life of pantyhose.

Changing the Color of a Baseball CapI 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.

Plastic Rain Bonnet

Using a Plastic Rain BonnetThis is a page about using a plastic rain bonnet. They were all the rage back in the 50s and 60s, those little clear plastic folding rain bonnets. While not particularly stylish they did work quite well to protect your hair in a drizzle, when you didn't have or want to use an umbrella.

Taking the Itch Out of a Wool SweaterHow 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.

Woman's Winter Suede Boots

Repairing Bleach Spots on Suede BootsThis is a page about repairing bleach spots on suede boots. Bleach removes the dye from suede. There may be ways for you to repair the damage.

Women's leg with black hose that have a run in them

Keeping Pantyhose From RunningThis is a page about keeping pantyhose from running. Panty hose seem to frequently get runs in them.

Make Your Own DickiesDickies can be made by taking the dickie cloth and using garters at each side at the top to attach around bra straps. They can be made from expensive remnants from something that you hemmed. I keep a stash of large pieces that were cut off from hemming just for this use.

Trying on New Shoes

Breaking in New ShoesThis is a page about breaking in new shoes. New shoes can be uncomfortable when you first wear them.

Sandals

Repairing SandalsThis is a page about repairing sandals. It is distressing and potentially expensive when your favorite pair of sandals breaks. However, you may be able to do some minor repairs and get some more wear out of them.

Repair Sneakers With Silicone SealantJust when you're letting out a big sigh because the kids have ripped the sole and fabric apart in another pair of sneakers, consider this: repair the sneaker by gluing it with silicone, the kind you use in bathroom repairs.

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Fur Coat

Repairing Fur CoatsThis is a page about repairing fur coats. A new or vintage fur coat may develop tears that will need to be mended. You probably want to take a new, expensive coat to a professional. If you have an old one that was passed down or picked up at a thrift store you may want to try to repair it yourself.

Replacing a Zipper Pull

Replacing a Zipper PullThis is a page about replacing a zipper pull. You don't have to replace the entire zipper just because the pull breaks off.

Colorful clothing in a washing machine.

Setting Colors in Clothing So They Don't BleedSome types and colors of clothing dye are more likely to bleed in the wash. There are some products you can use to prevent bleeding. This is a page about setting colors in clothing so they don't bleed.

Keeping Shoelaces Tied

Keeping Shoelaces TiedThis is a page about keeping shoelaces tied. Keeping shoelaces tied can be daunting especially for children.

A pink stained shirt.

Bleach Has Made My Clothing PinkThis is a page about bleach has made my clothing pink. Bleach can have unexpected results when used on colored clothing.

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 JacketHow do I dye my white ski jacket red?

Purchase Your Clothes Off SeasonPurchase your winter time clothing in the summer months, if at all possible, you can save yourself big bucks. Recently, while in a thrift store, I was searching for summer time blouses & shirts. I noticed a lady was looking through the sweaters and jackets.

Scotch Guard Suit JacketsAre you able to Scotch Guard suit jackets?

Stretching MoccasinsI 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?

Solutions For Shrunk ClothingIs 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.

Panty Hose

Pantyhose Tips and TricksThis is a page about pantyhose tips and tricks. For many women pantyhose are an essential daily wardrobe item. Extending their wear, choosing the correct size, and other considerations can save money and keep you in pantyhose.

Shortening a Suede SkirtWhat kind of glue do you use to shorten a suede skirt?

young woman trying to button too tight jeans

Stretching Shrunken Cotton ClothingThis is a page about stretching shrunken cotton clothing. Washing clothing in too hot water or drying on the wrong dryer setting can shrink your clothes.

Using a chair back to stretch out new underwear.

Stretching Elastic in ClothingThis is a page about stretching elastic in clothing. Elastic that is too tight can be really uncomfortable. Here is a great tip for stretching elastic in clothing.

Coloring a Leather HandbagI want to slightly darken a tan leather handbag. What product would you suggest to go from light saddle to a slightly darker shade?

Making Fleece Gloves Non-slipIs there a way to make fleece gloves nonslip? I received a pair as a gift, and I really like them, but they are so slippery on the steering wheel and handrails.

Man wearing a white t-shirt.

Repairing a Cotton T-ShirtThis is a page about repairing a cotton t-shirt. Just because a t-shirt has a few tiny holes in the fabric or is stretched out does not mean it is time to get rid of it.

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

Denim Overalls

Overalls Are Damaging DryerThis is a page about overalls are damaging dryer. With all their snaps and buttons, these heavy garments can be hard on your clothes dryer.

Removing the Name from the Back of a JerseyI would like to know how to remove a transfer off a football top?

Velvet Dress Looks Shiny After Dyeing - dress

Velvet Dress Looks Shiny After DyeingI have dyed a velvet dress. The colour is great, but it's gone really shiny and looks horrible now! Can I get rid of the shine?

A pair of pink Converse high tops.

Bleaching Colored Converse ShoesBleaching colored fabric shoes often does not work as intended, especially if you are trying to remove all of the color. This page contains some ideas and tips regarding bleaching colored Converse shoes.

Waterproofing Suede Boots

Waterproofing Suede BootsTo waterproof suede boots, you need to use a commercial spray recommended for suede. Any homemade leather protector will discolor your boots.

Stretching Rubber Rain BootsHow do I stretch rubber rain boots?

Dyeing a Polyester and Suede Face WrapI have a black 100% polyester face wrap with a patch of suede on it and am wondering how to dye it. I want to dye it a desert tan color, but am not sure how to do it.

Restoring the Design on a Coach Purse - purse with worn design

Restoring the Design on a Coach PurseI have a Coach tattoo skeleton limited edition tote and as you can see the gold painting/dye on the leather has faded and worn. How can I restore this?

Clear nail polish on white background.

Use Clear Nail Polish to Mend Nylon ScarvesClear nail polish has long been used to stop the runs in nylon stockings. Using it on a scarf should be just as successful. This is a page about use clear nail polish to mend nylon scarves.

A pair of shoes with a marked down price tag.

Ask for a DiscountI shop at TJ Maxx or Marshalls for past season sneakers because they are always 50%+ off from retail price.

Repairing a Rip in the Seam of a Lined CoatI need to sew a ripped seam in a coat. However there is a lining. Should I cut open the lining to sew the seam? Then sew up the lining hole?

Improving the Appearance of a Pair of Boots

Improving the Appearance of a Pair of BootsHow can I redesign a pair of leather boots that have folded waves of leather like a cavalier type boot?

Purple Crocs shoes on white background

Crocs Can Shrink in the SunThis is a page about Crocs can shrink in the sun. If your Crocs are a bit too big, heat from the sun or a few minutes in the dryer can be used to shrink them to fit.

Making an Egg Shell Colored Dress Whiter - lace against the white slip

Making an Off White Wedding Dress WhiterThis is a page about making an off white wedding dress whiter. Trying to whiten an off white or eggshell colored dress can be difficult to impossible. Polyester fabrics are not a good choice for this process. Likewise, even cottons may not result in the desired effect. This is a page about making an off white wedding dress whiter.

serval sheets of different sandpaper

Use Sandpaper to Make Shoes Less SlipperySometimes new shoes will have very slippery soles. You can try roughing them up with sandpaper. This is a page about using sandpaper to make shoes less slippery.

Close-up of jeans with a patch sewn on

Patching JeansSave fabric from unrepairable jeans for future patching. This is a page about patching jeans.

Hawaiian Aloha shirts in many bright colors.

Restoring Faded Aloha ShirtsThis is a page about remedy for faded aloha shirts. Vibrantly colored Hawaiian shirts can lose their color over time. Here are some tips to try, if you are attempting to restore its color.

Shoemaker fixing shoes.

Solutions for Slippery ShoesThis page contains solutions for shoes that slip. Whether the soles of your shoes are wearing out or they never had good traction, here are some ways to keep them from being slippery.

Pink Satin

How to Remove the Color from Satin MaterialSince satin fabric is actually made of different fibers it may not be possible to remove the color without damaging the fabric. This is a page about how to remove the color from satin material.

A pair of shoes in snowy weather.

Protecting Your Shoes From Bad WeatherRain and snow can be damaging to certain types of shoes. This is a page about protecting your shoes from bad weather.

A child sitting cross-legged with holes in the knees of her pants.

Making Children's Pants LastKids not only grow out of pants quickly but they can be hard on clothes as well. This is a page about making children's pants last.

A clothing website advertising a sale.

Discount Clothing WebsitesThere are many websites that you can order discount clothes from online. This is a page about discount clothing websites.

Leather Skirt

Shrinking a Leather SkirtWhile some leather products such as shoes can be shrunk a bit if worn wet, altering the size of a skirt is a different situation. This is a page about shrinking a leather skirt.

A man cleaning his leather work boots with a cloth.

Caring for Leather BootsProper care of leather shoes helps ensure that they not only look good, but that you get years of wear out of them. This is a page about caring for leather boots.

A hoody with a drawstring

Rethreading DrawstringsWhether a bathing suit, hoodie or sweat pants a large safety pin can help guide that string back where it belongs. This is a page about rethreading drawstrings.

A pair of vinyl running sneakers.

Stretching Vinyl SneakersThis is a page about stretching vinyl sneakers. Vinyl sneakers can be difficult to stretch but it can be done.

Repairing Damaged Pile on CorduroyI was at a conference recently and applied a very sticky nametag to my corduroy jacket. When I removed the nametag some of the pile was torn off with it. It's a small area, but now I can't help but notice the mark. Is there anything I can do to fix this or at least make it less noticeable?

Woman with too large a Pair of Jeans

Shrinking ClothingThis is a page about shrinking clothing. Sometimes you may actually want to intentionally shrink a piece of clothing.

Man's hands sewing button on shirt

Preventing Lost ButtonsThis is a page about preventing lost buttons. Losing a button is quite frustrating. There are ways to try and prevent this from happening.

Wear Panties over HoseIf you wear nylons or leggings or tights, you know how they bag in the crotch, or creep down and your legs look all wrinkly? Wear a pair of panties over the top of them.

Close up of iron on red shirt steaming heavily in the foreground and woman with hands on head panicking in the background.

Repairing a Burned Hole on a DressThis is a page about repairing a burned hole on a dress. Your favorite dress has a burn from too hot an iron or some other cause. The solution is to repair it.

A burn mark from a clothes iron.

Repairing Burn Marks on ClothingThis is a page about repairing burn marks on clothing. A too hot iron for the fabric content of your clothing can result in a burn mark.

young man shopping

Budgeting for ClothingThis is a page about budgeting for clothing. You can dress well within your clothing allowance with some extra time and smart shopping.

Iron On Decal Came Off in DryerI forgot and put my uniform shirt in the dryer and when I took it out the iron on got stuck together and when I pulled it apart some of it got ruined. It's a big star for Hardee's.

man tying sneaker

Wearing SneakersThis is a page about wearing sneakers. Sneakers, by any name, are designed for a variety of activities. Wearing the proper shoe, that fits well, is important to its overall performance.

Cleaning an Autographed ShirtI went to my favourite artist's concert, Paloma Faith, and had the privilege to meet her and she signed my top. I don't want to lose the signature. What do I do to keep it fresh please?

Dyeing Suede BlazerI have two suede blazers. I would like to dye them a darker color.

Removing a Crease from a Canvas Coach ToteI have a large Coach tote that I bought second hand. It's in beautiful shape, but it just had a weird crease in one part like they laid it down for a long time in an awkward position. I am not sure if you can iron it out or what people suggest.

Vintage Clothing Store

Using Vintage ClothingThis is a page about using vintage clothing. Making over or using older clothing can add unique fashion styles and fabrics to your wardrobe.

Acrylic Poncho Leaves Lint on ClothingI 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?

Formal Business Event

Clothing Advice for a Formal Business EventThis is a page about clothing advice for a formal business event. Choosing the proper attire for a formal business event can be daunting.

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Resizing Hat

Resizing a Large HatHere is a great way to make a large hat smaller.

Save on Halloween Costumes - new trim in place

Save on Halloween CostumesI got a brand new Minnie Mouse costume on Freecycle. I saw from the pictures that the trim in the front was damaged, and it was pretty obvious. I decided to take it anyway, as I have lots of trim I have bought at garage sales.

Saving Money on Shoes

Frugal FeetShoes are a weakness for many women. It's easy to spend a fortune on a closet full of shoes, but it's very impractical. Instead, try to make wise decisions when purchasing shoes and avoid buying "cute" shoes for that reason only.

put keychain over the button

Ball Chain Keychain to Keep Zipper UpDo you have a pair of pants where the zipper seems to always fall down? Here is a quick solution that works really well. Use one of those small ball chain keychains to tether the zipper to your pants button. Simply string the chain through the hole in the zipper tab and attach the ends.

Ten Dollar Clothing Sale Bin

Saving on Clothing for Adults and ChildrenI wanted to share some things I have done in the past and still do today for saving money on clothing for both children and adults. Clothing, along with everything else, is so expensive.

Photo of suits in a closet.

Save on SuitsWhether it's for an upcoming wedding, a job interview, or a fine dinner, everyone needs to have one good suit in the closet. While women can get away without the business style suit until it's time for a job interview, for men it carries more importance.

Questions

Bleach Hair Dye Stained NikesMy boyfriend bought me new white Nikes with the fabric looking material and I was bleaching my hair and some splatted on my shoes. He will kill me if he found out lol, but I need help on how to get the blueish bleach hair dye stain out of the fabric on my new white Nikes without him knowing.

Bleaching Pillow Cases WhiteMy pillows cases have a lite color brown. I want to dye them white, but am not sure how do it. Can you suggest a dye that's easy to use, but does the job?

Softening a Denim JacketHow would I soften a denim jacket?

Bleach Stains on Pajamas - brown bleach marks on black pajamas

Bleach Stains on PajamasI got some lil bleach stains on my black Polo pajamas and I was wondering do any of you guys know how I can get them out?

Gold Foil Decorations Coming Off Disney Tutu

Gold Foil Decorations Coming Off Disney TutuI bought my daughter this cute outfit from Costco; it's a Disney princess tutu and shirt. After wearing it for a couple of hours I noticed that my floor was full of little pieces of gold glitter looking things. To my surprise it was the gold foil decoration that was on the tutu. And now the tutu has only half of an Aladdin magic lamp, Cinderella's slipper is also missing a piece of foil.

Softening a Stiff Denim JacketI got a new denim jacket as a gift recently and it's really stiff and very uncomfortable so if you have any tips on how to soften it please help a girl out.

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