Belts can make a baggy dress look chic and sharpen a business casual outfit into a snappier work outfit in just seconds. A good belt will hold up slightly too-large pants and draw attention to a narrow waistline. But to find a belt that fits you, you need to learn how to measure belt size. …
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Do you dream of watching a model stroll down a catwalk wearing a brand you launched? Or maybe you just want to create clothes for yourself that match your taste perfectly. Either way, you need to learn how to design clothes before bringing your dream to life. Popular methods for designing clothes include sketching designs …
Have you ever found a pair of jeans from your favorite brand that fits you just right, except the legs hang down too much, and make you look short? Sometimes your jeans seem too long if you bought them to wear with boots or heels and then decide to wear them with loafers or flats, …
Like most adults, you probably own a whole dresser drawer or closet shelf full of t-shirts. T-shirts make the perfect outfit for all occasions, like cheering on your favorite team or hanging out at the neighborhood BBQ. But picking the best t-shirt for you may seem confusing when you have to choose from many different …
Pant legs change shapes every ten years or so, like the big floppy jean legs you probably sported in the 90s vs the trend for slim, close-fitting legs today. Whether or not you keep up with these trends, you may wonder why pants and jeans come with so many differently shaped lower legs. Fortunately, you …
Having a bunch of sewing patterns can quickly become messy and unorganized, especially if you have patterns of all different sizes and types. You want to keep your sewing patterns in good shape and keep them from getting ripped and torn if you use them repeatedly. So, in what ways can you store sewing patterns …
What’s worse than when a trusty clothing closure fails us and we can’t get our zipper up or down? Zippers are designed to be convenient – and they are! But it can be more than a nuisance when one breaks for one reason or another. Thankfully – when it comes to broken zipper pulls, there …
You know that sinking feeling in your stomach when you step into the restroom at work, look in the mirror, and discover a hole right in the middle of your shirt? You can avoid that feeling if you know how to quickly repair your clothes. Fortunately, learning how to fix a hole in a shirt …
You can figure out the perfect size of jeans for you without going to a department store to try on fifteen different pairs! The trick is that you need to know your own precise measurements to match them to the correct size. Fortunately, you can easily learn how to measure yourself for jeans. Key measurements …
Nothing says style and importance quite like a sharply tailored suit that fits you perfectly. But getting all the elements of a suit just right may seem difficult. For example, how long should a suit jacket be? The hem of a suit jacket should hang low enough to reach the thumb when standing with arms …
If you like to sew, you have no doubt experienced that moment when your machine jams up and refuses to stitch. Tangled threads and other common sewing machine problems can happen when something goes wrong with the bobbin. Check out this guide to thirteen sewing machine bobbin problems and solutions to learn how to fix …
Does it drive you crazy to put the perfect skirt in your online shopping cart, then realize that it doesn’t fit you once the package arrives? Unless you want to go to a brick-and-mortar store and try on dozens of skirts every time you need a new one, you can save yourself a ton of …
Selling shirts on Etsy can be a great side hustle. You can even turn it into your main source of income. But how easy is it? Where do you start? How do you sell shirts on Etsy? To sell shirts on Etsy: Visit the website and set up an Etsy account. Follow the platform’s instructions …
Nothing is worse than putting on your favorite jeans in the morning and finding that the zipper won’t zip up. Sometimes the slider comes off one side of the teeth, or you notice several teeth bent or broken. The good news is that you do not need to throw away your jeans because you can …
Do you struggle to find pants that fit just right with no sagging in the waistband or tightness in the thighs? Buying perfectly sized pants works more easily if you know how to find the size that fits you. To do that, you need to learn how to measure pants! The key measurements for pants …
Do you want to sew a quilt for your new grandchild but don’t know if your old sewing machine can handle the task? Or you want to sell handmade doll clothes on Etsy, but you don’t know what kind of sewing machine to use? This handy guide will tell you all you need to know …
If you like to sew, you probably own a pincushion, needle book, or small caddy stocked with needles in all different shapes and sizes. But when you sit down to darn a sock or embroidery a dress, how do you know which needle to use? Check out this handy guide to the types of hand-sewing …
If you’re interested in designing and selling your own t-shirts and merchandise online, Teespring is one of the more popular and well-known online platforms. However, there are also many great alternatives to Teespring that are great if you want to compare your options, want something different, or just want to have multiple platforms for selling …
Do you like to go surfing or just chillax beneath a beach umbrella? You may assume that guys have only one swimsuit option when it comes to water-related activities. But, when you compare board shorts vs swim trunks, you will quickly realize that they have quite a few differences! The biggest difference between board shorts …
An ingenious invention – the zipper is something most of us use every day. One of the most versatile closures in existence – zippers hold up our pants, fasten our clothes and shoes, and keep our belongings secure in all sorts of containers. A zipper is easy and convenient to use – but what about …
Do you feel like you can’t breathe every time you close the top button on your shirt to wear a tie? If so, you may need to learn how to measure neck size. Knowing your neck size will help you buy shirts with collars that fit your body properly! Men should measure the neck just …
When I was first learning how to sew my clothes, figuring out how to identify the different types of clothing patterns was the first challenge I had to overcome. Once I had managed to do that, I immediately launched into designing and sewing my garments using a variety of sewing patterns. This article is here …
Few types of clothing look as professional, formal, or just plain sexy as a well-fitted suit jacket. The key to pulling off this classic style for both men and women is to buy the right size of suit jacket. Fortunately, you can check out this handy guide to learn how to measure suit jacket size …
If you’ve never gotten the opportunity, I highly recommend you take a trip to visit a leather tannery and see all of the beautiful pieces of leatherwork that a true artist can make. I’ve always been fascinated by handmade leather bags, journals, and other unique items made with this special material. I suppose it’s only …
There is no doubt we’re all different – from our heads to toes and everything in between. It’s part of what makes us unique individuals and adds to our own personal beauty. Some differences are obvious – such as hair or eye color – but when it comes to our bodies, things such as different …
You know that moment when you tug too hard on the waistline of pants while you’re getting dressed, and the button snaps off and ricochets down to the floor? It happens to everyone, but you do not need to throw out the buttonless pants! Instead, you can learn how to sew a button on your …
Velcro – generically known as hook and loop tape – is a convenient option when it comes to fasteners; there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to sewing this double-sided closure, you can often be frustrated by broken needles and skipped stitches. So, how should you go about sewing velcro? Velcro can be …
There is nothing quite like wearing a perfectly fitting suit. A well-tailored suit can make everyone look sophisticated and stylish, no matter the occasion. However, a suit that doesn’t fit well is immediately noticeable and can make you look sloppy. When it comes to suit pants, there are several different ways to determine the correct …
There are many reasons you might want to ship clothing – and there are just as many answers covering all of the questions involved in the process. Whether you’re shipping individual packages or larger bulk items – the question of price is always at the forefront. So, how much does it cost to ship clothes? …
Have you ever accidentally shrunk your favorite jeans shrunk in the wash? Or perhaps you found a pair of jeans that fit you like a glove in the waist and upper legs but hangs just a tad too short in the lower leg. The good news is that either way, you can learn how to …