Care for Your Garments the Right Way
Expert clothing care tips, garment storage advice, inspiring stories, and ways to make your favorite garments last, so they’re always ready for the moments that matter.
13 Tips to Prevent Clothes from Fading
The first step in stopping clothes from fading is to identify what caused the problem. Let’s explore the reasons clothes fade fast and how to keep the colors for longer.
Follow Laundry Symbols to Extend the Life of Your Wardrobe
When you have been doing your laundry for decades, it is common to sometimes ignore the manufacturer’s care label on a new item of clothing and simply launder it the...
3 Things to Know Before Getting an Item Embroidered
If embroidery is something that piques your fashion interest, this article is for you. Before selecting an item or two to take to an embroiderer, here is some basic information...
What is Velvet?
How much do you know about velvet? Understanding the types of velvet, how to care for each, and its advantages and disadvantages will be helpful the next time you are...
3 Ways to Repair a Clothing Tear
How many times have a small hole or tear kept you from wearing a treasured item? Instead of putting a beloved, but damaged piece in the back of your closet...
How to Remove Lint or Paper from Clothes
It is frustrating to take a clean load of laundry out of your washing machine only to discover your clothes are littered with tissue paper, fluff, and lint. Fortunately, there...
Things to Consider When Buying a Laundry Basket
Piles of unfinished laundry can be the reality in any home, but putting systems in place and taking advantage of certain tools can make this never-ending task more manageable. A...
Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
When trying to extend the life of your clothes, washing them properly is very important. Deciding how to wash an item (hand wash, machine wash, dry clean) and the settings...
How to Keep Suede Looking Its Best
Regardless of the season, some people avoid suede because of its reputation as a sensitive fabric that can be easily scratched, scuffed, or damaged by water, grease, and other substances....
6 Ways to Easily Break In a Pair of Shoes
Depending on the type of shoe you are trying to break in, you can choose between heating the material, freezing and expanding the interior, or any of the other methods...
6 Remedies to Remove Lipstick Stains from Clothes
An enthusiastic fan of lipstick, actress Audrey Hepburn said, “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick." Lipstick is beautiful worn...
How To Properly Clean Leather to Last a Lifetime
Leather certainly has its advantages. It is long lasting, easy to repair, recyclable, and can be water resistant or waterproof. When you consider that leather is also timeless, it’s no...
