Friday, 29 July 2011
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4 Quick Fashion Fixes
There is no avoiding last-minute fashion emergencies, so I have compiled a list of my 4 favorite quick fashion fixes. They are classics, but they always seem to come in handy in a pinch!
1. A peeling sweater. You may have heard that using a sweater shaver or even a basic razor is the best way to fix a peeling sweater, but sweater shavers can be a pain and shaver can make holes in your garments. Instead, try rubbing a piece of velcro along the fabric.
2. A jammed zipper. Rubbing soap or even a wax candle on the area of the zipper that is stuck will smooth the metal and make it run through the zipper with ease.
3. A snag in your tights or a loose button Both of these fashion emergencies can be fixed with a little clear nail polish. Dab some on the loose button thread to prevent it from unraveling further or brush some on a stocking snag to stop it in its tracks.
4. A ring that's too big Just because they didn't have your size doesn't mean you can't wear that cocktail ring. Simply use the pad of a clip-on earring, or even a small piece of the pad used on the bottom of furniture, and adhere it to the inside of the ring
What are some of your best quick fashion fixes?
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Comments (15)
nice!
These are all so good! Especially the last one... I've sent a couple of rings flying through classrooms and restaurants because they're too big for my fingers.
I am a fan of double sided tape... it can fix anything! Hems, buttons that fall out, too loose fabric around the cleavage, etc.
@not3000@xanga - amen to double sided tape
The button tip: It's much more practical and not that hard to just re-sew the button on. It will stay on longer, trust me. Otherwise, great tips!
I've never heard of any of these.
Usually when a ring is too big I put it on a bigger finger. XD
@Murphy_Rants@xanga - me too!
pretty good tips! :)
one of my fashoin fixes (or more like a diy)
If you have a button up cardigan that you are sick of or looks too boring,
changing the buttons can completely change the way it looks.
There's a lot of different types of buttons usually sold at craft stores,
anywhere from cute to fancy/sophisticated.
@Ashley Nicole Anders@facebook - sweater actually do "peel". As a matter of fact, they peel just like you peel a bananas.
The clear nail polish is probably the only cheap fix, I put a coat of thick dark color on the inside, let it dry for about an hour, and cover if with a Sally Hansen clear. That's the only thing I've ever heard besides paying to have someone professional seal it. good luuck:)
Oh my lord this is about to save my life. I have tiny hands and just a generally tiny figure, so every ring, even the extra small ones, are always too big. Now I can buy rings and actually use them!
holy crap you are a life safer. I have so many sweaters with fuzz on them and shavers take forever! Thanks = )
never heard of the clear nail polish trick, that's neat!
the velcro tip scares me.. i feel like it would snag my sweaters more.
Good tips, thanks!!!