Clothing Care

Sometimes you find the perfect thing to wear, but it's not in the right color. Or maybe you're trying to match a shirt or dress with a pair of shoes, and you just can't find that particular color...

Under Armour is a company that offers a wide range of clothing, including a variety of compression gear designed to wick away moisture. The company was founded by Kevin Plank, a former University...

You may encounter all kinds of stains and smells when you are doing the laundry. One odor that finds its way to your laundry rather easily, because everyone is capable of producing it, is armpit...

Black fabric cannot be dyed green until is has been sufficiently lightened. Attempting to layer green dye over black fabric will have little to no effect and is a waste of time. First, you must...

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...

Getting ink on your laundry can be very irritating. Clothes are expensive and most people can afford to buy new ones every time a pen goes through the laundry. Most people check the pockets of...

So is it time to wear your coat or wash it; but you don’t want to take the coat to the cleaners or spend a lot of money to keep your coat looking neat and smelling fresh. With some simple...

Nylon is a common synthetic fabric used in various garments and cloths. It is sometimes coated with polyurethane to lend a windproof and waterproof characteristic to the fabric. Though useful, the...

Varsity jackets are a great way to display fashion and to show your support for a student athlete or your favorite sports team. If you are just a fan, here are a few creative ways to enhance and...

Any type of urine from mammals, both humans and pets, contains uric acid crystals. Whether you are cleaning up after your child, an incontinent adult or your pet, the uric acid smell can stay on...

The manufacture of lace dates back to fourteenth-century France, where it was used exclusively by clergy of the Catholic church. Lace then became fashionable, and lace-making spread throughout...

If you have a tendency to wear your Ugg boots often, then you will likely get the footwear dirty. You can clean your Ugg boots in your washing machine. Just remember to handle the boots gently in...

Have you ever had to fish the string out of a hooded sweatshirt after you wash it? I find the process is not that much fun. This article demonstrates how to avoid having to worm the string out....

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...

This is a step by step guide to shrinking a 100% cotton shirt. I recently bought a new T-Shirt, which was too big. Very frustrating! I used this simple method to shrink that shirt to the size I...

When dealing with a blanket made of chenille, you may wonder if you are able to wash it. The simple answer is: YES. Take the following precautions and steps to get your chenille blanket clean at...

Chenille is a fabric made by twisting three different yarns together. Unfortunately, chenille is very delicate and has a tendency to unravel. Here is how to wash chenille articles without...

The Chiffon Dress is a piece that you use only occasionally for certain events or ceremonies in which you have to look so pretty and elegant. We use Chiffon Dress in ours especial events such as:...

Washing your bra by hand will ensure that it will hold up for a long time. Especially if it is underwire, which can pop out if you use the washing machine. Follow these easy steps and you will...

My How To article is about getting the unpleasant smell of mildew out of your laundry and or washing machine.

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...

Few things in life are as soft and as comfortable as your down comforter. But safely washing them can be a tricky matter. They are usually too large for your home washing machine, and it’s best...

A broomstick skirt has a crinkly texture, achieved and preserved using special washing and drying methods. Without proper technique and care, a broomstick skirt can lose its folds and texture...

If you ride horses on a regular basis you surely know how muddy, sweaty and otherwise dirty your leather chaps can get. You should also know that you have to treat them with care so that they...

An Armani T-shirt is a great addition to any wardrobe. If you don't take care of it and wash it properly, however, it can end up losing its shape and fit fairly quickly. But if you take care of...

Keeping sneakers looking as clean as the day they were bought is not difficult and takes little effort. You can resurrect sneakers that have been badly neglected. You should clean sneakers in the...

Camouflage clothes are cool, but only to a certain degree. Many people outside of the service enjoy the coloring, but others out there prefer something less busy and simple. The style and...

Fabric dress shoes are great because they can be dyed to match any outfit. They are especially popular for proms and weddings. Unfortunately, they are much harder to clean than leather shoes. If...

Shrinking a wool sweater without having it come out too small is child's play. Allowing it to shrink so that it isn't super stretchy or extra long is all a matter of a little know-how and...

If you are unfortunate enough to get gasoline on your clothes, it can be a hassle to get the gasoline out of your clothes. Most people wash the clothes, only to find that the gasoline ends up not...

Nautica jackets have plenty of benefits. They are versatile, warm, light-weight and stylish. However, extra care needs to be given to these jackets if you want to keep them as nice as when you...

A Columbia rain jacket is one of the most durable waterproof clothing items you can own, lasting through season after season of rain. Some rain jacket owners forget that these long-wearing jackets...

A leather coat is a quality coat that should provide many years of wear. If your zipper begins to wear out long before the leather coat, don't despair. Replacing a zipper is not a difficult...

When making a hem with a sewing machine, use pins to keep the hem line straight. Make a hem by machine with tips from a tailor in this free sewing video.

Have you ever washed a new piece of clothing in the washing machine, only to have the color from you new item bleed onto the rest of the load of laundry? Here are some simple tips to keep your...

Have you recently moved out on your own and are you at a loss as to how to get your clothes clean? Here is a walk through on how to keep your clothes clean.

Typically, leather care instructions specify to use a professional dry cleaner to clean leather garments. While dry cleaning is the most-recommended method, other options are available. Often,...

Clothing sizes, as tagged by the manufacturer, are not always reliable. Items marked small might be petite, while shirts marked medium, are really a size large. Trying to take in the sides or the...

Faded jeans have always been in style, but buying them that way can be expensive. Fading them yourself can save you a lot of money, but can be difficult sometimes. Bleach can be harsh on the...

Few articles of clothing can rival the comfort of a clean, soft T-shirt. Unfortunately, some T-shirts lose their softness over time or become rough after air-drying, but there are ways to make...

Have a great football jersey that's too big? Maybe you found it at a yard sale or couldn't resist a big discount, even with the wrong size. Maybe you've lost weight. Or perhaps you're passing a...

Fleece fabric is commonly used for cold-weather clothing, like sweatshirts and jackets, although it is also used to create blankets, throws and sleeping bags. Fleece is typically constructed from...

Dark denim is the most flattering look for most women and also very stylish. However, it's important to be sure that you take special care of your jeans to prevent fading. Follow the tips below...

Embroidery is hot, you can't look at any fashion magazine without seeing it everywhere so it's natural to turn to embroidery when you think of repairing your favorite outfit that has seen just a...

It's quick and easy to hem jeans with a sewing machine, rather than to stitch by hand. By trimming the pant legs, pinning up the extra fabric and using a simple straight stitch, your jeans can be...

Most people think that down comforters can only be dry-cleaned. This is in fact true for some of them. However, most can be machine washed given a large enough washing machine and some care, and...

Take that robe belt that is always seems to be made much too long for your size body, and make it fit.

Your lacy undergarments and lingerie can be a pain when it comes to washing them. Proper care doesn't require hand washing. Read these tips on how to make your intimates washing a breeze.

So, you look great in black. You own the perfect little black dress, lots of black pants, black skirts, and black tops galore. It's chic and sleek, and you can never go wrong if you're wearing it,...

The heat press is a machine used to add designs to fabric. It is used by consumers, nonprofit organizations and businesses to make T-shirts and other projects. Information about how the heat press...