by Karen | Nov 15, 2019 | Fashion Tips, Misc clothing tips, Shopping Tips
It’s that time of year everyone! The markdowns have already started everywhere. Each year it gets a little earlier. Remember when the sales started on Black Friday? Now it’s a couple weeks before. It’s all great for us, but it can be overwhelming,...
by Karen | Mar 7, 2018 | Misc clothing tips
What causes that annoying pilling and how can you prevent it? I get asked this repeatedly. I’ve heard many customers’ complaints. I have even returned things myself with excessive pilling. The pills form because of rubbing or abrasion during normal wear...
by Karen | Jan 16, 2013 | Misc clothing tips
Yes, I’m back. I have not blogged in a month. I haven’t been out of the country. I haven’t been seriously ill, thankfully. I guess I haven’t been inspired to write. I always have at least 4-5 ideas bouncing around in my head for posts. Yet,...
by Karen | Oct 31, 2012 | Misc clothing tips
At first I blamed it on my washer. Next I blamed it on the snap or button of my jeans. It was so frustrating when I would look down and see the holes starting to form at the bottom of my t-shirt. If I caught it in time, a little stitching could help the holes from...
by Karen | May 24, 2012 | Misc clothing tips
I get asked repeatedly about “pilling”. I recall that back in the day my acrylic sweaters were prone to pilling and my drugstore sweater shaver did the trick. Now it seems that many of my clothes pill when there is any type of movement or rubbing. For...