Clothing Basics and Practical Information for Prom, Bridal, Career, and more
Skip ironing and harsh chemicals with these five simple, natural solutions to eliminate wrinkles from your clothes. Throw the wrinkled clothes back in the dryer and add a wet washcloth to create a steam dryer. Run 5-10 minutes and all of the wrinkles will be gone. Shake and snap your clothes back into shape between […]
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The Practical Side of Fitness Fashion. Shopping Guide for Sports Bras, Gym Clothes Fit & Comfort.
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Stay Cool in Natural Fibers in the summer heat!
Here is a breakdown of what to look for, and why it matters so that you can stay cool, while looking stylish, in your natural fiber clothing!
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Oops, I shrunk it again! Step by step instructions on how to Unshrink Skirts And Other Clothes
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Clean Out Your Closet!
Simple and Effective Strategies for a Closet Purge and Organization
I am normally very careful with laundry. I know what fabrics to wash and how to wash it. That does not stop a rogue shirt or dress from being washed incorrectly and shrinking. Recently, I accidentally washed a few dry-clean only items in the washing machine. It did not go well. Here are the step by […]
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Are you as accident prone as me? I am the queen of spills, stains, and messes. These are my tried and tested common stain remover techniques to get the satin out of anything, using natural chemical-free products! Blood Stain Removal Blood – Rinse with cold water as quickly as possible, and keep the stain wet. […]
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Recently, I received this email from a customer wanting to re-purpose an existing dress for her wedding. Can I Bleach My Dress? I bought a prom dress from you in 2010, and I loved the way it looked and felt on me. It is 100% polyester, floor length, and beaded with a cinch at the […]
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Can I Wash This Dry Clean Only Garment? Or, will I regret it later? We have all been there, the label says “Dry Clean Only”, but does it really HAVE to go the dry cleaners? Most delicate fabrics can be gently washed and air-dried, the problems arise when a dry clean only garment goes into […]
Continue ReadingAs a general rule, it is usually better to steam dresses and the majority of your clothes than to iron. Dress shirts, jackets, and trousers are typically better to iron to retain shape and crisp lines, especially if it is done at the Dry Cleaners and not by you. For deep wrinkles in Cotton, taffeta […]
Continue ReadingCheck any clothing label and it must include fabric content. Often expressed in a percentage, it is common to see more than one fabric type listed. Here is a quick breakdown of Natural fibers, synthetics, and semi-synthetic textiles. Natural Fibers Cotton is the most widely used natural fiber for clothing. Common in knits, denim, chambray, […]
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