{"id":39761,"date":"2021-02-05T07:38:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=39761"},"modified":"2021-02-05T06:23:04","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T11:23:04","slug":"major-solutions-for-minor-clothing-dilemmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/major-solutions-for-minor-clothing-dilemmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Solutions for Minor Clothing Dilemmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"minor clothing dilemmas\" class=\"wp-image-39797 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961.jpg 667w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 434px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 434\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"434\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-434x650.jpg\" alt=\"minor clothing dilemmas\" class=\"wp-image-39797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_250866961.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of our articles focus solely on sewing and by using sewing you can solve a vast array of common clothing problems.&nbsp; However, believe it or not, there are some minor clothing dilemmas that are best solved without sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some brilliant ideas my friend Susan put together on how to solve minor clothing dilemmas without sewing using everyday items you probably&nbsp;already have around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Solutions for Minor Clothing Dilemmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Susan M. Keenan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many times have you been ready to walk out the door, only to discover a major tragedy has befallen your outfit?&nbsp; Discover short, easy and relatively painless solutions that will revitalize your wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a clever arsenal of handy helpers at the ready and easily accessible.&nbsp; The best place to store these items is in a small hanging cosmetic bag that you can keep in your closet.&nbsp; What you need to assemble:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Clear nail polish<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sally-Hansen-Nails-Wraps-Harderner\/dp\/B0033H00ZW\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1509409219&sr=8-4&keywords=clear+nail+polish&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=81c5ec4112cced56f172088dc1e9cf71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0033H00ZW&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B0033H00ZW\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Glue stick<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jumbo-1-25-Washable-Glue-Stick\/dp\/B01CYXZ5U0\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409292&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=glue+stick&psc=1&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=d02e2f3545d4ea4eda5c00d6f9032a4a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B01CYXZ5U0&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B01CYXZ5U0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Masking tape or duct tape<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Multi-Use-Duct-2930-C-Inches-Yards\/dp\/B0013B1XHE\/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1509409338&sr=8-4&keywords=duct+tape&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=e6597090f7d3e00f54514dd2c7749b04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0013B1XHE&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B0013B1XHE\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Stick on Velcro<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/VELCRO-Brand-Sticky-Strips-White\/dp\/B000YZAUE2\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409413&sr=1-5&keywords=velcro+tape&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=4b383287cd456aa2fde8a1b41d763593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000YZAUE2&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000YZAUE2\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Small pair of scissors<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Clauss-18420-Titanium-Fine-Scissors\/dp\/B000XB6CS0\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409470&sr=1-1&keywords=small+scissors&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=aa49b9156d9ca5df91ffa4b7b4266d16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000XB6CS0&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000XB6CS0\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Small, white candle<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unscented-White-Emergency-Votive-Candles\/dp\/B000RJ8ZGU\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409561&sr=1-1&keywords=small+white+wax+candle&refinements=p_n_srvg_2947266011:2972996011&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=fd5317008e2446d224610eeaeace4b82\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000RJ8ZGU&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000RJ8ZGU\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Safety pins<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Singer-Assorted-Safety-Multisize-50-Count\/dp\/B000CQP76Y\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409595&sr=1-1&keywords=safety+pins&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=c5de0d5d55488acf4ea720ab6a884d34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B000CQP76Y&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B000CQP76Y\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sewing needles with large eyes<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lion-Brand-Yarn-400-5-5002-Large-Eye\/dp\/B0021GN2BA\/ref=as_li_ss_il?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509409627&sr=1-2&keywords=large+eye+sewing+needles&linkCode=li3&tag=soseea-20&linkId=edb7cf7627b1399732cebbc86eed7d89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0021GN2BA&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=soseea-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=li3&o=1&a=B0021GN2BA\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you are ready to tackle most minor problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Stuck zipper-<\/strong> Rub a small amount of candle wax onto the area of the zipper closest to the stuck zipper pull.&nbsp; Work the zipper until you work it free.<\/li><li><strong>Zipper won\u2019t stay up<\/strong>&#8211; Use a safety pin, loop it through the small opening that is found at the tip of almost every zipper pull, and secure the zipper to your waistband.&nbsp; Be sure to attach the pin with the sharpest side facing outward to avoid becoming pinched.<\/li><li><strong>Loose hem<\/strong>&#8211; Use a strip of tape (the heavier the fabric, the stronger the tape) to secure the hem until you have more time to sew it up.&nbsp; If you will be wearing the outfit for a long period of time, try to use adhesive backed Velcro.<\/li><li><strong>Clothing pulls<\/strong>&#8211; Use a small needle with a large eye to thread the pull to the underside of the garment.&nbsp; Secure it with clear nail polish, especially if it is long in length.&nbsp; Try to use a smaller needle for finer fabrics.<\/li><li><strong>Run in your pantyhose<\/strong>&#8211; Use a small dab of clear nail polish to stop the run from getting any larger.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A clothing emergency occurs and you are not at home.&nbsp; Not a problem if you think creatively.&nbsp; Hem needs a lift?&nbsp; Use scotch tape or a large Band-Aid.&nbsp; Zipper won\u2019t stay up?&nbsp; Use a small, coated paper clip.&nbsp; Run in your hose?&nbsp; Use a bit of washable glue or glue stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some mistakes are more easily taken care of if they are simply avoided in the first place.&nbsp; Follow these simple suggestions and enjoy the absence of stress in your dressing moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Drip Dry Clothing<\/strong>&#8211; Invest a few pennies in the purchase of plastic hangers and avoid those unsightly rust spots that may occur if a wire hanger is used to dry your clothing instead.<\/li><li><strong>Donning pantyhose<\/strong>-If your hands become rough during the winter months, simply apply hand cream or lotion on a nightly basis.&nbsp; If you\u2019ve forgotten to keep up with this ritual, simply apply a small amount of cream or lotion and work it into the fingertips while applying it over the hands before putting on the pantyhose.<\/li><li><strong>Shoes<\/strong>&#8211; If your feet have a tendency to perspire, especially if you wear nylon hose, avoid the resulting odor by placing a fresh dryer sheet in the toes of the shoes.&nbsp; Should the shoes become excessively damp, place balled up newspaper in the entire shoe.&nbsp; This will not only absorb the dampness, but also the odor.<\/li><li><strong>Clothing pulls<\/strong>&#8211; Some pulls can be easily avoided by paying attention to the surfaces that you sit upon.&nbsp; Never sit directly on concrete or unsanded wood since these surfaces are notorious for creating pulls.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for the unexpected is stress-free.&nbsp; Being prepared when the unexpected occurs is stress-free.&nbsp; Remember the motto of the better-dressed woman, quick and easy makes my day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't forget to share these tips with anyone who might benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like 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