Repairing Clothes

Scuff marks steal the luster from leather shoes. An errant step, a clumsy dance partner or contact with a sharp or abrasive object is all it takes to leave your shoes looking scraped and...

During the Great Depression their were more than 120,000 shoe cobblers. The number of shoe cobblers has decreased significantly since then, but their craft is making a come back in a big way.

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...

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...

High-quality leather shoes are a solid investment for any wardrobe, suitable for special occasions as well as everyday use. After gaining some mileage, most pairs of leather shoes will begin to...

In this struggling economy everyone is looking for ways to save money. One way is to make your old clothes and shoes last longer. This article is gonna give several simple steps to make your shoes...

In the final steps of the shoe production process, warm, moist shoe leather is placed on what is known as a "last". Here it is tugged and pulled until all the elasticity is gone and the leather no...

Buying leather shoes is an investment. Leather shoes tend to have better quality and are more durable than shoes made with other materials. They also tend to be more expensive, so you should take...

Suede is a popular fabric used in home furnishings, clothing and accessories to convey luxury and elegance. This pliable and sumptuous leather is easily identified by its smooth napped finish....

No one likes showcasing an old pair of shoes. But what do you do when you don’t have the money to spend on a new pair? A couple simple techniques can liven up your entire collection of old...

Do you have a a pair of shoes that you bought not too long ago and the sole is coming apart? If you rather not risk buying another pair of the same shoes only to have them come apart, then...

A good pair of shoes is priceless. Once they're worn in, you can wear these shoes over and over again. But sometimes with leather shoes, everyday wear can cause damage to your favorite shoes....

Use Shoe Goo to repair shoes with just a squeeze. It is flexible and waterproof and can easily match colors. When Shoe Goo is cured, it becomes flexible and waterproof. Extending the life of any...

Do your shoes skueak like a trapped mouse announcing your arrival with every step? This is a common problem usually caused when two materials rub against eachother. Luckily, there is hope on the...