Light-colored clothing may show more dirt, but dark garments are lint magnets. Pet owners know that animal hair is another irritating culprit that attaches itself to clothing. The solution for...
If the drawstring on your sweatpants is broken or has slipped out, you don't have to spring for a new pair. This quick fix requires only moderately deft hands and a few household items.
A few quick stitches can take care of a kicked-out hem on a pair of pants or a skirt. This is one repair that proves the cliche' "A stitch in time saves nine," so find your sewing kit and get to work.
Whether it's in a sleeve, a pant leg or the bodice of a blouse, the principles for repairing a split seam are the same.
Maybe that ring's been on your finger for a mighty long time. Or perhaps the hot weather has caused your fingers to swell. Here's how to ease a ring off.
These creepy little crawlies can chew their way through your clothing, wool carpets or even the felt in your piano. When you first discover signs of infestation, take immediate steps to prevent...
A separated zipper can make getting in and out of your clothes a struggle. Instead of ripping the old one out and sewing on a new one, try these steps to get your zipper back in working order. See...
Contrary to popular opinion, hand washings won't ruin a cashmere sweater--in fact, it will last longer and smell fresher than if you take it to the dry cleaner.
When your sweater has shrunk more than a size or two, you might as well cut off the arms and use it to keep Fluffy warm next winter. But if your sweater has become just a bit too snug, try these...
If the arms of your sweater are long enough for a monkey, or maybe the whole thing is a size too large, you might be able to get it back down to size. The following techniques work best with wool...
There are almost as many kinds of pockets as there are types of garments--patch pockets and inside pockets, in-seam and slashed, lined and unlined. Though each presents slightly different...
Carefully insert a lightbulb (or another round, smooth object) into the sock where the hole is. This will give you a smooth surface to work on.
Who hasn't accidentally tossed a soon-to-be bleeding garment into a load of laundry? When clothing dye runs and your garments pick up the wrong colors in the wash, there's good news: It's often...
Ironing isn't the only way to get rid of wrinkles. If you're traveling without your iron or are just too lazy to drag out the ironing board, your clothes don't have to look like you've slept in...
Don't throw away those comfy jeans just because they make a ripping sound every time you move. You can probably preserve your modesty with a strategically placed patch.
If your favorite sweater has sprouted a big hole, you should take it to a professional for reweaving. But if it's got nothing more than a small snag or unraveling thread, you can keep the sweater...
As you sleep at night, fluids sometimes accumulate around your eyes, giving you that tired appearance. Here are some steps you can take to reduce the puffiness.
When your coats, sweaters or blankets begin to pill--that is, they're showing those unsightly little fuzzies common to knitted, woven or napped fabrics--this is the safest method for removal.
If an object is floating on your eye or inside the lid, follow these steps to get relief. Always seek medical help immediately if you're dealing with an object that's stuck or embedded in an eye.
Fraying buttonhole threads not only make a garment look untidy, but they also may lead to your buttons' popping open at the slightest provocation. You don't need a fancy sewing machine with a...
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