Repairing Clothes

Stains and spills happen to the best of us and our favorite shirts. Fixing a new splotch with synthetic dye is a good DIY project with results that you control.

Taking care of your clothes is important, but taking care of your leather jacket requires more attention and a quick response when it gets wet. You want to avoid getting your leather jacket wet as...

One of the distinguishing characteristics of original Crocs, aside from the rubbery material and ventilation holes, is their strap. It is attached to the shoe with black rivets and printed with...

EUREKA!! NO MORE SQUEAK!! Like you, I had a favorite pair of shoes that had become ridiculously squeaky. I tried many of the standard remedies such as powder, oil, and silicone. Nothing...

There is no need to ditch a beloved watch just because the plastic face got a little banged up. Nor do you have to pay for a professional jeweler to fix it. You probably already have the tools to...

A shirt embellished with crystals can be a fun and interesting addition to any wardrobe. However, any clothing with extra pieces like buttons or crystals may be prone to losing those pieces. If...

Plastic eyeglass frames are durable and less difficult to break than glass eyewear. However, mistakenly leave them in an unexpected place and they can become crushed when sat upon or handled...

When working with certain types of thick fabrics, like denim or heavy broad cloths, sewing them together with thread may not give the seam enough strength to hold. If you are working with a heavy...

It has happened to many people: You store your leather or suede shoes in a damp or humid, dark closet and when you go to put them on you discover mold. Shoes are an investment, and mold can ruin...

When you wash your favorite clothing items frequently, they have a tendency to fade over time. Some items completely change from black to gray or from red to pink. Do not despair if your duds are...

HOW TO FIX A METAL ZIPPER THAT WON’T STAY UP We all have pants that the zipper won’t stay up on. We usually just toss them out. To replace a zipper on jeans is very difficult, and most of us...

While some problems will necessitate the replacement of your zipper, others are fairly easily fixed, with the use of a pair of scissors and a needle and thread.

Birkenstocks are German-made shoes designed for a balance of health, comfort and style. They are characterized by their signature cork footbeds. Because purchasing Birkenstock shoes is an...

I recently bought a pair of jeans only to find out that as I wore them the zipper would ride down. Of course by the time I found out the zipper dropped to half mast I had thrown out the receipt as...

Metal rivets in leather can lend an interesting, classy or tough look to a garment or accessory, but they're made to be secure. Removing rivets while doing the least possible damage to the leather...

Repairing an expensive pair of Dior sunglasses does not have to be complicated. A return to the retailer they were purchased from will simplify the process. Dior sunglasses are sold with a one...

Some common damage made to leather shoes may look unattractive, but be relatively simple to fix. With the help of the right leather and suede maintenance tools and replacement parts commonly...

If the insoles in your Nike shoes have worn down or if you want to replace them with specialty insoles, you're in luck. The process is simple and inexpensive. Nike makes replacement soles for many...

We all have shirts laying around that are missing a button. Sometimes two or three. We either continue to wear them regardless, or they sit there waiting to be repaired. And sometimes they will...

The removal of gold plating from jewelry is often desirable if the gold surface has become tarnished or lackluster. In most cases it will not be possible to preserve the gold as it is removed....

You can properly hang up a sweater without causing creases to form or hanger indication. With so many different hangers on the market these days, that's all it takes is finding the right one. Here...

Grommets are often used on garments as a fashion decoration or a practical means of protecting a hole used for threading. However, modern metal grommets are applied in such a manner as to be long...

If you love jeans, and wear them until they rip, you'll find this how-to article very helpful. You'll learn how to patch your favorite jeans very simply by using on iron on patch. That's not all...

Getting a little to big to fit that gorgeous baby bump in those sexy jeans? Dont want to break down and get granny maternity pants? Well here is a way to turn your stylish jeans into maternity...

Losing a button can not only be embarassing if it happens in public, but it can also mean the end for an favorite pair of shorts or button up shirt. Just by taking a few extra precautions with ...

Leather goods are often expensive. Because of this, it is important to maintain them properly, and to know what to do if a leather product becomes damaged. Whether you want to fix a torn jacket or...

Sewing is the ability to graft two pieces of fabric together to create a coherent whole. A properly sewn garment can be a work of art as well as a practical shield against the elements. Teaching...

Want to know how to save money on socks? I'm going to tell you how to mend those holes by using a simple sewing method. Almost anyone can mend socks even children!

Don't get me wrong; the uppers (their innards included) are great (the unadjustable hidden elastic band at ankle level is a tad snug, but no booty's perfect) -- but the soles! Polyester cloth as...

Everyone has a favorite pair of jeans or dress pants they love to wear and tend to keep for a long time. This of course leads to a lot of wear and tear, including zippers that stop working...

To hem a skirt that moves to your every move, sew up the bottom of the skirt and press immediately.

If your leather couch, coat or bag has a small scuff or minor tear, a simple liquid-leather repair kit from your local tailor will probably fix it. If it's a large, major piece of damage, then you...

This article will teach any consumer how to stretch the waistline of jeans using easily accessible tools around the home. You can add from 1 to 2 extra inches.

Here is how to repair a Tshirt edge or insert edge. This will save you money and method can be done to any clothing with this edge.

Straw hats are ideal for protecting the head and shielding your face from the sun's harmful rays. A straw hat provides a lightweight barrier between your face and the elements. However, after a...

Punching a new hole in a belt is easy when you have the right tools. When you don't have the right tools, improvise! A common corkscrew works great. Here's how.

Nylon wind pants, or "swishies" as they are commonly called, are comfortable and versatile enough to wear for a variety of activities. However, when they rip, it may seem like the only thing you...

We all have our favorite jeans, the great fitting comfortable ones that took a while to get that way. Obviously the reason they've gotten so comfortable is because the material has worn thin. The...

There's nothing worse than getting the office and realizing your hem is hanging! It's easy to make a temporary fix for a hem and it doesn't matter if the hem is on a shirt, pants, skirt, blouse...

It never fails. You're getting ready for the office, or perhaps a date, you put on your last pair of nylons, and oh-no! You see that run form, threatening to spoil your whole polished look. You...

You're sitting at your desk. You happen to look down and there's an underwire poking up out of your neckline like an antenna. Or you feel a jab in your armpit. You run into the ladies' room to...

Find a great sweater at the Thrift shop? Bought an expensive sweater monogrammed it and then had a name change? No Problem! This project is more time consuming than difficult.

Ever pass on the perfect sweater just because it didn't have the right monogram on it? Never again! With these easy steps, you can remove that monogram and wear your sweater the same night!

While most women's remedy for a broken bra strap is to pitch the whole bra and go shopping, others take a more thrifty approach and make their own new bra straps. The wonderful thing is that you...

When you are out and your nylon starts to run, do not worry, you can repair that nylon easily. You can save money on new nylons by repairing your old one. This procedure has helped many woman who...

Sometime us ladies are in a hurry, and while putting on our pantyhose,,,we get a run and dont have time to go buy another pair before you go to work,on a date, etc. A quick fix is to combine two...

You will always be able to sew a perfect button back on a garment not too tight or too loose with this trick using a simple straight pin.

Shortening or hemming a Chiffon Dress is not difficult but it does require special handling due to the delicate nature of the fabric.A narrow hem is often used because it doesn't detract from the...

Sometimes after washing and drying a t-shirt, the shirt may become a little too snug for comfort. Or like me, perhaps you gained a few pounds are don't like that your favorite shirt is now too...

It never fails. You actually manage to find the perfect pair of denim jeans and after one trip through the washer and dryer, they don't fit. Many manufacturers make jeans from 100 percent cotton...