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Can You Dye Viscose at Home? (How to Dye Viscose Easily)

May 22, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.
/ 2 COMMENTS

Don’t like the color, change it. That is one reason certain fabrics are more popular than other ones. A person can change the color by bleaching the fabric and re-dyeing it without having to go to a

Viscose Fabric: Does it Burn, Fray, Fade, and Get Static?

May 22, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

Fabrics are not hazard-free. As much as everyone likes to think that their clothes are safe to wear, there are some hazards to watch out for. Fraying, fire, fading are just some of those hazards that are

How to Make Suede Shiny (Wax and Polish on Suede)

May 22, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

Spit and polish. That is the term to tell someone to clean up their shoes and make them look nice. Nice shiny shoes are great accessories when you want to stand out. Plus, it is one way to have the law

How to Paint Suede Shoes Easily (Acrylic, Angelus, Spray)

May 22, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

When you want to hide something or make it look nicer, paint does a wonderful job. It covers many scrapes, blemishes, and nicks without working too hard. Then paint can go one coat in some instances but

How to Fade Suede Shoes Quick (Does Suede Fade in The Sun?)

May 21, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

It is bound to happen, one shoe loses its color a little faster than its mate. That situation leaves you in a bit of a pickle. How do you fade the better shoe and match the two shoes like before? It takes

Does Linen Fray? How to Fray and Stop Linen Fraying Easily

May 21, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

No matter what kind of fabric you work with there is always going to be something you have to watch out for. In some cases, fraying is the prime suspect and you need to take certain steps to stop it from

Can You Shrink Chambray? How to Shrink Chambray Easily

May 21, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

The trick to fabrics is to learn the key characteristics and nuances that all fabrics have. Once you get those details down, you know how to work the fabric and develop it to its fullest potential. Purposefully

What Does Linen Feel Like? (Avoid Itchy, Rough, Cool Feel)

May 20, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

When you get comfortable shoes, slacks, dresses, and more on your body you can accomplish just about anything. Having comfortable clothes do make the difference so choose the fabrics you wear with care.

Can You Bleach Suede? (How to Bleach Suede Shoes or Jacket)

May 20, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.
/ 1 COMMENT

Using chemical solutions is always risky. It is too difficult to control the process and once the chemicals hit the fabric they may not stop working until it is too late. Sometimes you have to be quick

How to Hem Linen Pants Easily (Curtains, Skirts, Tablecloth)

May 20, 2020
/ Fabric Care
/ By James V.

To get that professional look you should finish any sewing project with a nice hem. Hems have a way of making the clothing item nice and neat. It is a little more work but the end results are worth the

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