Clothing Care

Quite often, people find slacks on clearance racks in stores that fit them well except for the length. You may pass on this bargain if you have to take the slacks to a tailor for shortening. If...

Rips and tears in clothing occurring along a seam are quite easy to repair quickly and inconspicuously. When a rip or tear occurs on a seam line, the typical solution is to repair the rip by...

Learning to sew patches on a tunic is an important skill for a Camp Fire Girls and Boys Member, Girl Scout or Boy Scout member, group leader, or parent of a member. Some organizations offer a bead...

Tired of your old boring loose jeans. Well this simple step by step guide will help you transform your old jeans to new and improved skinny jeans.

The uses of Velcro on clothing are far reaching. Since Velcro makes dressing and undressing as simple as possible, it is often a good idea to add Velcro to the clothes of children, the elderly or...

A seamstress is a woman who is skilled at sewing, and makes her living by doing so. Seamstresses may make clothing and alterations.

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...

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...

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...

I hate sewing, so when I found this great product, I was estatic to say the least. This allows you to hem pants, shorts, dresses, or anything else, even heavy denim. Read on to find out how it is...

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!

French terry cloth is a variety of terry (or toweling) fabric, which is identified by its uncut looped pile. French terry cloth only has the highly absorbent looped pile on one side of the fabric;...

If you love capris but can't find a pair that is perfect for you, you can learn to alter a pair of pants to get what you want. All you need is a little sewing skill and few simple tools.

You don't have to be a sewing guru or professional to make a sweat shirt out of a jacket; in fact, you may not have to sew at all, depending on the type of jacket you want to make. Turning your...

This should get you through the day, or until you can get to a professional. This also works on tuxedo rentals

Cooking aprons are great for keeping grease of your clothes and they can also be a discussion piece, but why pay for something so simple?

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:...

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

Rather than pay the premium for store-bought baggy jeans, you can make your own from old jeans you have at home. You don't have to be a tailor or a professional to do this; follow these step by...

Fringe is a popular trim for clothing, pillows and other fabric projects. It adds flair and is rather easy to apply to fabric. Unfortunately, fringe can be difficult to maintain. You must be...

Would you like to take your home sewing to the next level? Do you like the look and feel of designer clothes? No more "home sewing" look and feel with these simple instructions. I am an...

Sewing or hemming a shirt collar might seem complicated, but it's actually rather easy. As long as you have an iron and some sewing pins to help you, the hem stitch is very simple and does not...

Hooded jackets are a casual type of clothing often worn during the cool fall and winter months. They're often made of soft, comfortable materials, like fleece or a cotton/polyester blend. Hooded...

Give an old sweatshirt a new look by accessorizing it, modifying it and applying your creativity. Using simple art supplies, personal items and a a little imagination you can make a couture and...

Make Jeans Fit Perfectly!

Some aspects of sewing are very technical and hard to perfect unless you've done them dozens of times and experimented with the right and wrong way to sew on a machine. Making button holes...

When a zipper breaks on a pair of jeans, it can be difficult to repair the zipper. Most often, it is best to replace the zipper altogether. You can get the supplies you need at a local craft...

Im sure all of us have a pair or two of old worn and wholy pants, I know a lot of us know how to turn them into shorts, I have figured out a way to turn them into capri's it's really quit easy

Lengthening dress pants can be a daunting task. No one wants to ruin an expensive pair of pants, but what good are they hanging in the closet because they are too short? Doing it yourself is a...

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...

Tailored shirts add polish and help men maintain a professional look. Some people pay for this service, but you can tailor men's shirts on your own.

Losing weight is great for obtaining a slimmer figure. But after losing a few pounds, some of your clothes may not fit well anymore. A new wardrobe may be the answer, but spending a lot of money...

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...

Some stretched out shirts can be fixed through hand manipulation, while other may require sewing. Fix a stretched out shirt with tips from a tailor in this free clothing care video.

Learning how to hem pants by hand is a great way to save money on professional clothing alterations. Make a hem with tips from a tailor in this free sewing video.

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.

Before sewing side seams, pins should be used to mark them. Mark side seams with tailoring tips from a fashion designer in this free video on sewing and clothing alterations.

Excess knee fabric can be taken in for a better fit. Take in excess knee fabric with tailoring tips from a fashion designer in this free video on sewing and clothing alterations.

When tailoring clothes, marking tools can be used to keep track of where changes are going to be made. Mark a shirt with tailoring tips from a fashion designer in this free video on sewing and...

Sewing and tailoring is easier when hems are pinned down. Pin new hems with tailoring tips from a fashion designer in this free video on sewing and clothing alterations.

When sewing hems, pin markers can be sewed over. Sew new hems with tailoring tips from a fashion designer in this free video on sewing and clothing alterations.

Whether you are frugal, crafty or just interested in trying your hand at making your own clothing, making your own denim jeans is a great starting point. Denim jeans have fairly simple...

You can hem your own pants (yoga or otherwise) in just a few easy steps, even if you don't own a sewing machine. If your yoga pants are fairly close to the right length, this method, based on...

Side slit jeans are the new fashion trend and are exquisite when worn with a pair of platform pumps. They make your legs look long, sleek and your outfit elegant. You can pay hundreds of dollars...

If you have basic sewing skills, you can learn to make a scrub top that looks just like the ones doctors and nurses wear. You just need the right pattern, and then you can use your imagination to...

Sewing a Hem on Acrylic Fabric

Everybody has an old pair of favorite jeans they wear constantly. Here's what to do when you and your jeans decide to call it quits! Check out these ways to recycle old jeans.

You can repair your favorite jeans by sewing a patch on them where a hole has developed. Most of the time the holes develop on areas where there is a lot of wear and tear on the jeans, like the...