Clothing Care

Sometimes buying clothes can be very frustrating. You may find something you like, but it doesn't fit properly, or you find something that fits perfectly, but you don't like the garment. If you...

Losing a button off of your favorite pair of pants can be very frustrating. But don’t throw that pair of pants in the trash just because of a missing button. It’s really not that hard to sew a...

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...

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...

Velcro is an easy way to fasten clothing as well as keeping clothing and other items in place. There are many items out that have Velcro attached, such as shirts, coats, and shoes. You can attach...

I'm a shorty that can never seem to find a pair of pants that are short enough for my legs. I wind up having to hem almost all of my pants, this is just my way of doing it.

Hemming leather pants is very similar to hemming jeans or other heavier-weight materials. For the hem on leather pants to be perfect, it will be critical that the right needle is used and the...

Clothing labels come in many forms, from designer fashion to generic sales. The homiest label is personalized and sewn into a handmade gift. Labels can be ordered with embroidered personalized...

Buttons have a difficult time staying put and with each tug, buttons have to be sewn back on to the garment. Here are steps on how to mend a popped button.

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 ...

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.

Here’s a few tips your Mother never told you about hemming denim jeans. Once you have mastered hemming, you can charge your friends & classmates $10-$12 and make lots of extra money. I am...

If it is your weight changing or a young child who grows taller faster than they grow side-to-side, it is helpful to be able to take in jeans around the waist to get a better fit and avoid the...

You can shorten a chiffon dress but you can never consider "hemming" one up. That's the beauty of chiffon, for it to seem to just float away and a hem would stand out on a chiffon dress...

Learning to hem dresses or slacks without a thick, ridged appearance on the finished side of the garment

New fur coats are very expensive, but used ones can be found for almost nothing at a thrift store or vintage store. These coats usually contain holes, dirty patches or rips, which are not worth...

A simple snag on a pair of pants can certainly take away from a neat looking appearance. One option to the problem is to find a trustworthy professional seamstress or tailor. This involves...

Leather has always been a prestigious material to have clothes made of. Leather has remained expensive, high quality and popular, particularly in its use for jackets and coats. However, leather is...

Purses can be so expensive -- don't discard a favorite (or pass up a thrift-store bargain) because of a separated strap. The friction of a shoulder or hand rubbing on your bag's strap, often...

You would be surprised how many of us are walking around in clothing that doesn't fit properly. In today's market, apparel is massed produced to fit as many people as possible. You would be amazed...

Zippers are notorious for wearing out and breaking with use. Often, however, it is possible to repair a zipper instead of completely replacing it. One common thing that sometimes needs to be fixed...

To add detail and personality to your favorite jacket, consider sewing on a patch. Sewing a patch on your jacket is also a great way to cover any holes, stains or other imperfections. All it takes...

Repairing a zipper using a professional is not necessary if you follow these steps. You can do it yourself and it can be done quickly as putting a zipper back on track is not as difficult as it...

Buttons become loose even on expensive suits. If you find yourself owning a suit that needs a button sewn on, there is a technique that will ensure the button is sewn on correctly and will stay in...

You go to take the laundry out of the dryer and you find a button. Which means now you've got to search for the article of clothing it came off of. Once you find it, it's time to find some...

Did you lose a button? Is it loose and hanging by a thread, literally? want to put it back but don't know how? Here is a quick and easy tutorial on sewing that button back where it belongs.

Sewing beads can be a beneficial activity that illuminates your dresses. You can sew beads on almost any parts of a dress to give it both charm and style. A dress can be accented by sewing beads...

Ever have the problem of a missing button? It is a very common problem for many of us but fortunatly it is an easily fixed problem you can do yourself. So from now on when you put that shirt on...

Has your hubby ever come to you with a pair of his dress pants and say "My button came off, can you fix these?" Well, if you're sitting there wanting to say "okay", but in...

Sewing a button on a shirt sounds pretty easy but, there is a trick to it. You don't want it to be sewn too tight but you also don't want it to be too loose! Check out this easy and simple trick!

With the invention of the sewing machine the daunting task of sewing became faster and more efficient. The basic task for the sewing machine is to use thread to stitch together fabrics or any...

Looking for ways to update your wardrobe? Need to give your outdated threads a face lift? Maybe your budget doesn’t allow for a shopping spree at this time, but if you think out of the box...

When you find a rip in your seam and there's no time to repair it with a sewing machine, you can do it yourself with just a needle and thread. It takes a little more time, but you can sew a sturdy...

How to fix a small hole in a sock

When you remove a seam, button and other thread from a garment, it can leave an unsightly needle and thread hole behind. But, thankfully, there is no need to leave the garment in such a condition....

While some do enjoy the worn look and the added ventilation offered by torn jeans, others do not. For those that do not, patching jeans is a great way to get a bit more wear out of them. Many...

Threading a needle can be tricky. Get tips for threading a needle in this free video clip about making custom t-shirt designs.

Bra inserts can create a fuller bust, push up cleavage and keep your breasts in place. Sewn into dresses, bathing suits, bras and tops, the inserts allow for extra support without the discomfort...

Learn how to thread a needle for hand sewing in this free video on clothing repair.

The first step to any sewing project is threading the needle. Our expert shows you how to thread a sewing needle in this free clothing care video.

Sewing on a button car be easy if you have the right needle. Our expert shows you how to find and use the best needle for sewing buttons in this free clothing care video.

Save money on alterations and hem pants by yourself. Learn how to pick the right needle size for hemming pants in this free sewing video.

Save money on alterations and hem pants by yourself. Our expert will show you how to thread a needle to get started hemming pants in this free sewing video.

A snag in a sweater will only get bigger. Unless you want to toss the sweater, you'll have to repair tears as soon as you see them. Read on to learn about how to fix a snagged sweater.

When your favorite garment finally wears out and gets a hole in it, you can extend its life by repairing the hole yourself. It's not hard, and, depending on the size of the hole and the type of...

Knowing how to hem a garment can be a useful piece of knowledge. If the hem of your shirt falls out you can do a quick repair. If you are making your own clothing knowing how to hem is necessary...

Save money and repairing your clothes when they have holes, especially the items you like and fit well. Clothes can easily be repaired when they develop a small hole or a tear that you wish to...

Instead of taking your dress pants to a tailor, hem them yourself. Hemming pants is easy to do. Read on to learn about how to hem dress pants.

Want to put a personal touch to your boring work clothes or school uniform? Then personalize it!