Whether you want to fix older clothing pieces or a pair of new jeans that doesn’t fit quite right, clothing hacks are here to save the day.
And I honestly really love clothing hacks and tips; they can come in handy right when you’re about to trash your favorite shirt or pants. And down below, Iβve made a small but super helpful list of some great fabric hacks to save your clothing.
They really are a great way to also save you money and time, and keep your favorite outfits around just a bit longer.
So whether you want to be a bit more thrifty or you’re just not ready to throw out that cute blouse, these fashion hacks are your best friend.
1. Get Rid of Makeup Smudges with Shaving Cream
I really love this find from The Krazy Coupon Ladyβs list of clothing hacks. Apparently, shaving cream is a sure fire way to get rid of those annoying makeup smudges.
I wear foundation regularly, so this should come in handy. 👌
2. Remove Fabric Pilling With a Razor
This one is an amazing fabric hack and I’ve used it so many times!
If you have pilling on your favorite clothes, you can just quickly use a razor to get rid of it all. But just make sure to lay your clothing pieces down on a flat surface for when you start shaving off the pilling.
3. Never Lose Socks With a Lingerie Bag
So apparently lingerie bags arenβt just for washing lingerie (I actually didnβt even know these things existed), but theyβre also a great way to keep your socks together. No more missing socks!
4. Fix Torn Jeans With a Cute Patch
Ripped jeans can still be stylish, but that doesn’t mean you want all of your jeans to have tears. So if you have a cute pair of jeans with a hole, try fixing it up with a cute patch.
It’s a fun way to get creative and make your outfit pop.
5. Use a Safety Pin to Reinsert a Drawstring
I love my hoodies, but I really hate it when the drawstring comes out or gets displaced. But thankfully, there’s an easy trick for that!
Just attach a safety pin to the end of the string to help pull it back through. Now there’s no reason to toss the jacket or for moments of serious frustration as you try to pull it through.
6. Cover Old Scuffs by Creating Caps on Your Flats
Iβm a flats kind of person, which means I wear out my shoes fast. Iβll wear sneakers when I have to, but these are my go-to shoes. So this hack for revamping an old pair of flats is a great way to save money, but also give your shoes a new look
7. Use Clear Nail Polish to Stop Tears in Tights
I love wearing tights, but I really get frustrated when they tear. And especially when you wear them for the first time, and then suddenly you hear a rip.
But thankfully, there’s a quick solution for this. You can just simply apply your clear nail polish to stop the tear from spreading further. And if the hole is in a place where people can’t see it, then even better!
8. Unstuck a Zipper with Crayon
If your zipper is stuck, all you need to do is rub a crayon on either side of the zipper. Then it should become unstuck and you can go about your daily life again. Pretty simple!
9. Use Pumice Stone to Get Rid of Fabric Fuzz
If you have fuzz on your coat, you can just use a pumice stone to get rid of it. It’ll make your coat feel almost brand new, and make your outfit look a little bit more put together.
10. Remove Sweat Stains Naturally
Apparently, just using vinegar, baking soda, salt, and hydrogen peroxide, is all you need for getting rid of sweat stains. So no need to throw out your favorite shirt when you probably have all of the ingredients to get rid of the stain in your house already.
11. Remove Oil Stains With Baby Powder
Baby powder is really helpful for getting rid of the oil stains on your clothing. You just have to put some baby powder on the oil stain and keep it on overnight so it can soak up all that nasty oil.
And in the morning, it should be gone. But if not, leave it on for a bit longer and it soak right up!
12. De-Shrink Your Shirt
Water, hair conditioner (or baby shampoo), and towels. it really is that simple when it comes to saving your favorite t-shirts!
13. Make Your Favorite Jeans Your Size
Now you have no excuse not to buy thatΒ awesome pair of jeans that’s two sizes too small. And if youβve gained a little bit of weight, no problem, this fabric hack is perfect for that too!
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14. How to Fix Sweater Snags
People usually get sweater snags by accident. But all you have to do is use a latch hook to drag it underneath the fabric.Β A super quick and easy way to make your knits or other clothing pieces look nice again!
15. Prevent Your Jeans from Fading
Iβm a big believer in black jeans. They go with nearly everything and make you look pretty good. But the one thing I donβt like about them is that they fade way too easily. Thankfully though, vinegar is a great way to lock in the dye and keep them looking nice.
16. How to Keep Buttons from Falling Off
Missing buttons on your favorite cardigan or shirt probably annoys everyone. But to keep that from happening, you can seal the thread on the buttons in place by putting clear nail polish on the top part of the button. Now you’ll probably never lose the buttons on your shirt again!
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
These are great tips! Here’s my laundry tip. For clothing stains apply some laundry liquid on it directly and then wash as normal. There’s no need to buy the special stain remover spray.
The Boo has a lot of sweaty white-t’s, and his Mom suggested that we soak them overnight in bleach, baking soda and vinegar (did not know to use hydrogen peroxide) & the sweaty pits faded. I will add peroxide next time. With our newborn – we definitely use the lingerie bag & it works!
Thanks
Bev take bar of soap and rub it on a zipper work’s wonderful
or candle wax to smooth zipper track
Another trick for pulling string thru sweatshirt is putting the string thru a straw and then weave thru sweatshirt
Thanks for the awesome tip Jm! π
The safety pin hack I have known since I was a little girl. My grandma was a genius in these small but useful tips.
A Sharpie marker is like a magic fix! If you accidenyly spill bleach or spray your shirt or whatever with cleaning solution…a Sharpie in the same color fills the area in. Not for large bleached ateas, but small spots fix like a dream!
This is so true K! π
My husband does laundry at our house! We both do laundry. I wash my clothes and linens and he washes his clothes and the towels. He even does housework when I’m busy or at work. That way when everything is done, we both can relax or take in dinner and a movie.
Great tips…I especially love the one about giving flats a new life by painting the tips. What a great way to keep a favorite pair of shoes around a little longer! π
Thanks Haylee! And I like that tip too. π
I remove stains for my sneakers and synthetic bags (not sure about leather bags) with nail polish remover.
Thanks for this awesome tip Amaka! π
Why should only ‘girls’ do laundry. I am a man and do them also. This is not right..
Hey Ronald! I totally agree! I only phrased it that way because my blog is primarily geared towards women (the title is meant to grab the attention of other women). I hope this makes sense. π
Remove deodorant by rubbing the same material together. No need to wet anything just grab bottom of shirt and rub part of shirt where deodorant is and whala no white marks… saw on MTV yeeeeaaars ago.
Awesome tip Jess! Thanks! π
Graphite from a standard pencil will also work great on zippers or other tight places that have friction. Simply rub the pencil lead across the metal where the friction is happening
Thanks for this awesome tip Pam! π
I dye my favorite clothes with Rit Dye or bleach & change the color of something that I don’t like. It takes practice & dedication, as you have to reset the washing machine a few times before you rinse, then you have to bleach the machine right after, so the dye gets washed off.
Thanks for this awesome tip Elizabeth! I’ll make sure I try it out! π
When my favorite jeans get too faded I redye them with Rit dye. One box denim blue and one box of navy blue.
Thanks for this tip Audrey! I’l be sure to use this! π
I keep my clothes white with detergent, Biz, & bleach. But, always start with new clothes.
Great tip Myra! Thanks! π
Bleach seriously damages the fibres in clothing and shortens their life span