What Material to Wear?Is Rayon hot to wear in dry heat & hot humidity? What are the breathable fabric's? What fabric's keep you warm?
Thanks!
Trish in AZ
Wearing Red When You Eat Tomato SauceI like to wear a red shirt if I'm eating tomato sauce in case it splatters you'll never notice it.
Update Old Clothing with AccessoriesIf you are tired of your old clothes, you don't always have to buy more. The key word is accessorize. Scarves, Belts, Hats, etc. can instantly update an old outfit and make it look new again.
Looking for Black Ellemeno Shoes?I bought a new pair of shoes at Mervyn's made by Ellemeno; style: Renee. They only came in white and beige but I would love a pair in black. Does anyone know how or if I can contact the company to see if they make it in black? I tried surfing for this information and I keep getting links to other shoe stores.
How Do You Make New T-shirts Look Vintage?I read somewhere once that if you had a brand new t-shirt that was a polyester, cotton blend that you could soak it in some kind of salt solution to eat away some of the cotton and make it look more vintage and worn.
Caring for Nice ShoesTips for taking care of nice shoes. Post your ideas.
Make Your Own DickiesDickies can be made by taking the dickie cloth and using garters at each side at the top to attach around bra straps. They can be made from expensive remnants from something that you hemmed. I keep a stash of large pieces that were cut off from hemming just for this use.
Preventing Swollen Feet?I am going to a wedding in august. It will be hot, the church has no air conditioning. I have 2 questions and I would really appreciate any help.
Preventing a Signature From Fading?I recently went to a concert and my favorite band member signed my jeans. He used a permanent marker on blue jeans and i would like to know if anyone knows how to stop it fading while washing.
Stores That Sell Nylon Shirts?I'm a 45 year old guy who likes to wear nylon shirts. These days they are so hard to find. I would be very grateful if anyone knows any shops or websites that I can buy some.
Flower Embellishment for a Plain Dress?I would like to make a flower embellishment for a plain dress I purchased. Do you know where I can get a free pattern or a How To page? It will be made from the hem cut off the dress to shorten it so it's the same fabric.
Find the Brands You Like and Get To Know The SizesResearch name brands of clothing that are of good quality and be familiar with your size. For example, Banana Republic and The Gap sizes run small, Venezia clothing and Columbia Sportswear is generously cut.
Purchase Your Clothes Off SeasonPurchase your winter time clothing in the summer months, if at all possible, you can save yourself big bucks. Recently, while in a thrift store, I was searching for summer time blouses & shirts. I noticed a lady was looking through the sweaters and jackets.
Inexpensive Wide Shoes?Does anyone know where I can find VERY WIDE shoes (sneakers) CHEAP? I have developed numerous foot problems and the men's wide no longer accommodate my feet.
Preventing a Knitted Top from Stretching?I have a knitted top that stretches every time I wear it. I've tried to shrink it in hot water and also the dryer. It shrinks a little but when I wear it again it stretches. Can you give me any tips to stop it from stretching?
Makeshift Shoe HornCan't find your shoe horn? Just use a large metal spoon. Works like a charm.
Chemical Odor on New Leather Coat?I recently bought a leather coat that has a chemical odor. Is there any way to get rid of this smell?
Silicon Boot Spray Bottle is Clogged?I have a spray can of Silicon boot spray that still has one quarter left but it won't spray anymore. The nozzle is not clogged, is there any thing I can do?
Stretching Leather Clogs?I have several pairs of new leather clogs/mules that I bought on line. Is there a way I can stretch them myself, or do I have to take them to a shoemaker? I want to wear socks with some of them and could use a little extra room.
Leather vs. Plastic or Vinyl Shoes and PursesReal leather shoes and bags wear better in the long run, and can be polished and waxed. BUT in the rain (or the snow), PLASTIC or vinyl has the benefit of not being ruined by water.
Non-Wool Winter Clothing?I am trying to update my wardrobe for winter a bit and have a reaction to wool and wool blend garments. What else can I get besides the fleece lined stuff that just doesn't seem to be smart enough.
Shoes That Will Match a Seafoam Green Evening Gown?I have a seafoam green colored evening grown (it has a netty texture). I need matching shoes. What color and style should I get? Where can I get it for the cheapest price possible?
Finding Clothing That Fits?I am 5'0" and weigh 150 pounds. Where can I buy clothes that are petite and short in length, but not petite in width? I have searched all over the web and I cannot find anything. Where can you buy petite clothes for a size 12/14?
Removing Pleats from Dress Slacks?I have several pair of dress slacks that have the pleats in the front panel. Now pleats are out dated -- does anyone know of a way to remove the pleats without ruining the appearance of the dress slacks?
Prevent Baggy KneesTo keep slacks from becoming baggy at the knees put an 8 inch piece of lining fabric on the inside from one seam to the next...
How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?
Don't Throw Your Clothes Away Until...Don't Throw Your Clothes Away Until. I'm very much a believer in recycling. Most of my clothing comes from thrift shops in the first place, then I regularly pass them on to the Diabetes clothing crew for further recycling. . .
Sadies With a Safari Theme?Sadies With a Safari Theme. Our theme for Sadies is Safari. Does anybody have any good ideas on what to wear. . .
How can I stop my new leather jacket from squeaking?Please tell me how to stop my new leather jacket from squeaking.
Making Leather Boots Smaller?I have a pair of leather boots that are too big in length. I read your part about the vinegar, I didn't know that, thanks for that tip. But I need to know, what can I do to help make my favorite boots smaller, if even just a little.
Moroccan Style Belt Won't Fasten?I have a Moroccan style belt (studded leather discs) with a metal piece that sticks through one of the holes to fasten. The problem I have is that the metal piece slips out of the hole. Any ideas what I could use to secure it?
Save By Applying OnlineSave By Applying Online. Check to see if you get any bonus by applying online for credit cards, accounts, etc. I just got a $30 credit on one offer and my bank offers bonuses for opening accounts online.
Getting The Right Shoelace LengthGetting The Right Shoelace Length. In case you ever got to the store and remembered you needed shoelaces but forgot what length, here is a tried and true formula. Count the number of holes on EACH side of your shoe, than multiply that number by 3.
Clothing Turning Yellow?I have white turtleneck shirts in their plastic packaging and they are starting to turn yellow. What can I do to stop this?
My Cotton Sweater is Falling Apart?I recently bought a woven cotton sweater from a re-sale shop, and I LOVE it. the fabric is disintegrating. Does anyone have a solution for old 100% cotton?
Fashion QuestionI have a pair of jeans in very light blue, almost white. Can they be worn in the winter or are they only for summer? They are a relatively heavy denim.
Fish Smell From SilkWhy does silk smell like fish to some people?
Pantiliners As Shoe InnersolesWhile helping put together a rummage sale, we came across a pair of ladies high heeled shoes. We cleaned the shoes of any paper, so the possible buyer could easily slip the shoes on checking for comfort.
Shoe Color Advice?I'm wearing red and black sweater with black shirt, should I wear red or black shoes. And if I wear red shoes should I wear black or sheer hose? This is a christmas party I'm attending.
Repair Sneakers With Silicone SealantJust when you're letting out a big sigh because the kids have ripped the sole and fabric apart in another pair of sneakers, consider this: repair the sneaker by gluing it with silicone, the kind you use in bathroom repairs.
Fixing Flaws in GarmentsAs my mother used to tell me, sometimes you can get away with things (repairs, flaws) if "they don't show." When my favorite black sweatshirt got white blotches on the sleeves, I colored them in with a black permanent marker.
Dealing with Shrunken UnderwearIf you have cotton underwear that has shrunk or just gotten a bit too tight, you can get a more forgiving fit by cutting the elastic waist band just a bit on one side. The cotton knit is forgiving and will stretch, giving you a better fit, and you can wear it a bit longer.
Emergency Waterproof ShoesIf you don't have waterproof shoes and you want to go out this winter and have dry feet, simply slip on a plastic bag over socks before putting on your shoes or boots. One gallon freezer bags are good for this.
Emergency Hemming With StaplesI bought a last minute pair of thrift shop jeans when I found I went off for a weekend without them. New $5 - good deal. But they were too long and I didn't have needle and thread with me.
Color Running From a Mink Coat?I just purchased a mink coat and I find the color runs around my neck. I do not wear make-up or spray perfume. I returned it to my furrier and he says that he cleaned it.
My Five Cent Pants!I would have to say this is one of my greatest finds as a bargin shopper. I like to cruise thru the clothing isles at the Toys'r' us store. If you watch they tend to have some good clerance prices on clothing.
Stripping the Color from Clothing?How do I strip color from clothing to ready it for re-dying?
Dyeing a Bleached Shirt?My mother spilled bleach on an olive color shirt. She wants to know what color of dye to use that will cover the bleached areas as well as the olive color of the shirt?
Bargains for Petite Women?I was thinking the other day that as a petite woman, 5 feet tall and weigh 110 lbs, there are several things I do to save money due to my size. I buy little girls underwear (cheaper) as well as little boys and girls t shirts.
Dyeing White Baseball Pants Grey?I purchased and can not return 6 pairs of white baseball pants. I found out last night my daughters need grey baseball pants. Does anyone know if I can dye them if so does anyone have a suggestion on what brand of dye?
Company To Repair Outdoor Jackets And Equipment (England)I needed my gore-tex jacket repaired, and my windstopper jacket. They got damaged while walking in the hills. I found a company called inflate4u Ltd who fixed them both much cheaper than normal.
Liquid Paper To Cover Shoe SpotGot a dark spot the front of a light beige pair of summer shoes and that sort of shoe polish is out there, but so hard to find! So I experimented with a small dab of white liquid paper, which I rubbed in with my finger and it worked!
Static Shock From Shoes?I recently bought a pair of shoes that I thought had rubber soles. I keep getting shocked on the doorknobs at work so they must not be rubber.
Keeping Cat Hair Off Black Clothing?I bought a pair of Cabin Creek brand black pants (elastic waist "leggings" with flared legs) that were supposed to be jeans. They are 96% cotton and 4% spandex, and they attract EVERYTHING: cat hair, dust, lint, etc.
Broomstick Shirts Too Large?I made the mistake of lightly ironing two broomstick shirts which made them too large. I have tried shrinking them in the washer and dryer with no success.
Saving on Clothing - Be Willing to Do Minor RepairsWant nice stuff cheap? Be willing to do minor repairs! Just got 2 pairs of summer shoes new/practically new for $2 each at a sale at the Salvation Army (they have sales, too) - Why were they there? - One pair of moccasins had to have the lace re-threaded and the other had tiny bleach spots, which I easily filled in with my all purpose marker set! (I have also gotten great deals on clothing with simple ripped seams, lacking buttons, etc.!)
Recycled Bamboo Clothing SiteThese clothes are soft and strong and made from recyclable Bamboo. Bamboo is easy to grow and the products created from Bamboo do not harm the environment. Visit the web site and see for yourself!
Shrinking Dry Clean Only Capris?I have a Dry Clean Only White Capri Pant from BEBE. The Shell is made of 70% Linen 27% Viscose, & 3% spandex. The lining is 95% Poly & 5% Spandex. Do you think I can cold water wash it in a front loader hand wash/gentle cycle? I would like it to shrink just a little. Any tips are appreciated.
Should the Color of Your Shoes and Purse Match?Should the colour of your shoes and purse match?
How to Lighten a Red Jumper to Orange?How can I lighten a red jumper to orange.
Dyeing a Black T-shirt?For black shirts I heard to use the Rit dye for it, but does it have to be solid black.? What if it has writing on it can i still use it? Writing was there when I bought it like band t-shirts. Please help me out thank you so much.
Scotch Guard Suit Jackets?Are you able to Scotch Guard suit jackets?
Use Elastic Bands To Keep Clothes From SlippingTo prevent silky tops, blouses etc. from slipping off coathangers, wrap thick elastic bands tightly around the ends.
Socks Resistant to Getting Holes in the Heels?Does anyone know a brand of socks that are resistant to getting holes in the heels from calluses?
How to Shrink Corduroy Pants?How can I shrink corduroy pants?
Arch Supports Squeak in Tennis Shoes?How do I stop my tennis shoes from squeaking when wearing arch supports in them?
Preventing Discoloration of Men's Dress Pants?What is the best way to hang mens dress pants to prevent discoloration?
Raising Neckline on Tank Top Blouse?I have some that have become a tad too low cut. I tried to raise the neckline by wearing a dicky (traps too much heat), adding lace around the neckline looked funny.
Making Fleece Gloves Non-slip?Is there a way to make fleece gloves nonslip? I received a pair as a gift, and I really like them, but they are so slippery on the steering wheel and handrails.
After Washing and Drying Jacket, Lining is Lumpy?My son was given a brand new Champion quilted jacket which has stuffing. I washed it on its own in my automatic washer according to instructions but for some reason after I line-dried it (I don't have a dryer) the stuffing inside the jacket is very lumpy and the jacket is unwearable.
Removing Cracked Applique Transfers from T-shirts?Does anyone know an easy way to remove those vinyl/rubber/plastic decals or applique transfers once they start to crack on t-shirts? Thanks so much!
Re-Dye Lint Covered Black ClothesWhen my knit black pants or dress get covered with lint, I don't throw them out. I simply buy some black dye, run through the washing machine and, presto, I'm the only one that knows that the lint has been dyed to match the clothing.
Find Out If Clothes Fit Without A Dressing RoomI learned this very useful trick from a friend back in the 1980's and I still use it: Our necks are about half the size of our waists, so we can use our necks to measure if something will fit our waists.
Children's Shoe Sizes for School ShoesKeep a tracing of your children's feet in your handbag and search out the most economical (quality inclusive) store for your children's new school shoes.
Shortening An Evening Dress?I have a long chiffon evening dress that I need to shorten. Can anyone tell me the proper hem length. Is it to the top of my shoe?
Shortening A Knit Shirt?Can someone give me some information on how to shorten a knit shirt without stretching? Thank you.
Storing Leather ItemsNEVER store leather in a plastic bag. It can't breathe.
Lightening the Color of Polyester?I have a bright pink dress made of polyester, and it is so bright. I would like to lighten the color quite a bit to a much lighter pink. What do I do?
Looking For Affordable, Fashionable Children's Clothing?My 8 year old daughter recently started worrying about fashion. We have a store nearby called "Justice For Girls" and she loves clothing from "Limited Too". I love that she is into fashion because of course I was too. But Justice and Limited Too are very expensive. My daughter has always been very petite and extremely skinny so I love that Justice and Limited Too clothing fits her better than any other clothing stores we have tried.
Accessorizing Straw Hats?I have two straw hats for the summer, one white and one tan. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding how to accessorize these hats easily?
Using Elastic Instead Of Drawstring In Pants?I have a pair of pants with a drawstring waist. The drawstring opening is very narrow, so it can't be reused for the elastic. I'd like to attach a wider piece of elastic and do away with the drawstring. Suggestions?
Fixing A Tank Top That Droops?I have a striped square neck tank top with gray piping that needs a slight modification. The top chest area is 1/2 inch too wide. After an hour, the chest area stretches out and sags. Then it's a good inch too wide and droopy on top. Any suggestions?
Preserving an Autographed T-shirt?My son has a black T shirt and he had it autographed in silver marker. I would love to keep the shirt looking good. Any suggestions on how to preserve the marker?
Freeze Your Panty HoseWhen you buy new pantyhose, if you will put them into the freezer for 24 hours, before using them, they will last a lot longer.
Suede Jacket Discolored After Dry Cleaning?Why do suede jackets discolor when being dry cleaned?
Tie Dyeing With Bleach?I got bleach marks in various places on a long beach cover-up type dress. Can I do a reverse tie-dye to bleach out other areas to make the bleach marks more uniform?
Stretching Moccasins?I want to stretch some new moccasins, They are my correct size but are too stiff to even get my feet in. I've used that wooden foot stretcher thing, but they go back to the original shape. Help?
Reinforcing Leather Gloves?Does anyone have any ideas for making leather gloves last longer? I have two pairs, one for gardening and one for working in the barn. The first things that go are the tips of the fingers on my right hand. Since I always buy gloves that fit snug (I hate loose gloves) there is no room for me to just sew across the top of the fingers. Is there a way I could reinforce the tops of the fingers before I start using the gloves? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Redyeing T-shirts?I'm trying to redye my black t-shirts. The shirts are not plain black, I don't own any plain shirts. So the real question is, is it possible to redye them myself or have them professionally done somewhere, so that the pictures/words on the shirt won't get ruined?
Link: Gymbohaven.com for Gymboree Clothing InformationFor those of you who deal in Gymboree clothing for kids! I always stress over finding what line of Gymboree certain clothing designs come from. Today I stumbled upon a site that tells all! Check it out!
Retro Clothing for Larger Sizes?Does anyone know where I can purchase reproduction sexy retro clothing for a size 14 voluptuous figure? Or, maybe just a pattern? Mae West was a very large woman, but try and find sexy, satin, form fitting dresses for a size 14 now. Have tried Daddy's O's and Pinup Girl.
Sealing the Soles of Sandals?Does anyone have a good idea to seal the soles of a pair of rubber sandals?
Making Suit Pants Smaller?I need to alter my husbands new suit pants 4 inches smaller in the waist. Any suggestions for a professional looking job?
Adding Glitter To Dress?I would like to add glitter to a dress. I am going as a fairy godmother for Halloween and I am using a prom/brides maid dress made of polyester and nylon. I don't want it to look tacky but just a little extra flare to match my daughter's costume.
Water Repellent for Clothing?In the 80's, a co-worker of mine sold some type of water and stain repellent for clothes, shoes, etc. I thought it was an amway product but I cannot seem to find it anywhere. It was such a great product, as our uniforms were always clean and never had stains on them. Water literally rolled off our shoes.
Wrinkled Suede Skirt?Is it safe to iron or steam a badly-wrinkled suede skirt? If not, what do you recommend?
Spray Product From Wrinkled Clothing?I'm looking for a spray to quickly take wrinkles out of clothes. My friend showed me a product sold by Melleluca. I liked a lot. But I can't purchase their merchandise without a rep. Any suggestions about where I can find a similar product?
Fixing Elastic In Knee High Hosiery?Does anyone have suggestions for fixing elastic in knee high hosiery for women? I have several pair that have not been worn but the elastic is loose from being exposed to changing temperatures. I don't want to throw them them out but they slip down to may ankles after walking for only about 5 minutes.
Altering A Formal Dress Smaller?I was wondering how hard it would be to take in a dress if it's too big. I found my dream dress to wear at a special occasion next year but I have been losing weight. I'm afraid that if I order the dress a size or two too small then I might not lose all the weight. But if I order at my size I may have to alter it. The dress is silk and has boning in the bodice. Anyone know if that will be too hard to take in?
Keeping a Jacket Hood On?I just bought a jacket with a hood. The hood is just about right but has no closure to keep it in place in the wind and rain. It doesn't have any extra material either. Just fits. Any ideas of how to keep this closed?
Keeping Collar Up on Faux Fur Jacket?I purchased a 60's faux fur Leopard coat on Ebay and the collar won't stay up. Does anyone know what I can do to reinforce this limp collar so that it stays up on it's own? Any advice will help. Thanks
Keeping Hair from Sticking to Dress?I have a 100% black cotton dress. It will come out of the washer/dryer perfectly, but as I am wearing it all day, every piece of lint, pet hair, and other peoples hair clings to it. Is there some type of product out that will guard the fabric all day?
