Clothing Care

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...

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...

Did you find a cool vintage jacket with great potential...if only you could remove those so-from-the-80s shoulder pads in the jacket? Before you toss that jacket back in the never-to-be-worn pile...

Cotton is grown from the cotton plant and harvested by machines called strippers, which pulls the cotton tufts from the heads of the plants. The individual tufts of cotton are filled with...

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.

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...

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...

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.

We all have shirts laying around that are missing a button. Sometimes two or three. We either continue to wear them regardless, or they sit there waiting to be repaired. And sometimes they will...

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 ...

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!

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.

You're sitting at your desk. You happen to look down and there's an underwire poking up out of your neckline like an antenna. Or you feel a jab in your armpit. You run into the ladies' room to...

Ever pass on the perfect sweater just because it didn't have the right monogram on it? Never again! With these easy steps, you can remove that monogram and wear your sweater the same night!

Hemming pants is easy once you get the hang of it. Here we go!

You will always be able to sew a perfect button back on a garment not too tight or too loose with this trick using a simple straight pin.

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...

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...

Often, people discard clothes that have usable notions like zippers and buttons. Yet, many times the store does not have the exact size zipper that a sewing pattern calls for. It is very easy to...

Lacing your shoes military style, or "ladder style," creates a distinctive look. Once tightened, the laces hold longer, and the ends are shorter to avoid tripping. Learn how to easily lace your...

Avoid awkward fashion moments and tripping caused by falling or slouching in the cuffs of your jeans by taking heed of a few simple precautions. You can easily keep that cuff in your favorite...

Even the most beautiful outfit is hard to carry off with poise when all you feel at the back of your neck is scratching and irritation. The nagging itch of a clothing tag can send poise and glamor...

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...

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...

To sew a hole in a sweater, be sure to match the thread color off of the thread spool. Learn how to sew a hole to repair clothing with tips from a tailor in this free sewing video.

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...

Plastic zippers are common on children's clothing, backpacks and accessories. Plastic zippers are less sturdy than their metal counterparts, and tend to break easier. There are several simple ways...

Sewing a Hem on Acrylic Fabric

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...

There is nothing more annoying than getting dressed for work in the morning and discovering that the shirt you've just put on is missing a button. If you have more shirts that need buttons...

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.

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...

Unique personalized hoodies have become a perennial fashion accessory for people with a variety of different styles. There are probably as many ways to make custom hoodies as there are people, but...

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...

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

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 economy in such a crunch, many people are looking for a way to save some of their hard-earned money. Creating your own garments can help you make ends meet if you are on a budget. Chances...

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...

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...

Lavender is a lovely fragrance with aromatherapy benefits. You can use it in laundry sachets you keep for yourself or give as gifts. Place them in the dryer with washed clothes to make them smell...

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....

You will learn how to thread a needle for your desired sewing project.

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