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Cleaning and repairing clothing by hand is a great way to save money and keep clothes lasting longer. Learn how to clean clothing and sew basic clothing repairs with tips from a tailor in this free clothes care video.
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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.
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.
Shrinking clothing requires that the clothing be made of a fabric that will shrink, such as natural cotton or wool. Learn how to shrink clothing with tips from a tailor in this free clothing care video.
Many bleach stains on clothing can be covered with a permanent marker. Discover how to cover bleach stains on clothes with tips from a tailor in this free clothing care video.
Pants may need to be repaired for a variety of reasons, including holes or stretched out material. Learn how to repair pants with tips from a tailor in this free clothing care video.
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.
It is always fun to shop for new clothes, to buy new jeans or to come home with a brand new skirt. However, for a mother of five, the motto for clothes is: clothes never go out of style. Unfortunately, clothes, especially when worn by children, need repairs and modifications constantly. Kids tear clothes, lose buttons and grow, which makes it difficult to keep the clothes nice looking and up-to-date. In this free video series, an expert seamstress and tailor demonstrates how to clean and repair clothes. Learn how to hem pants and patch up holes. Get tips on shrinking pants and doing basic pants repairs, as well as learning how to cover bleach stains. Fixed stretched out shirts and keep all clothes looking new with the help of an expert in clothes alterations with this free video series on clothing care.
Debrah DeMirza Debrah DeMirza is a self-taught seamstress who has been sewing from the age of eight. DeMirza currently does tailoring and alterations, teaches sewing classes and offers custom design services through Deluxe Boutique in Eugene, Oregon. Contact her at Deluxe, 1331 Willamette St., Eugene, Oregon 97401 or by phone at (541)686-0205.dkdk
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