Mending and Alterations

Learn how to mend and alter your clothes. This means that your wardrobe will last longer and fit better. Doctoring your clothes is a snap with our guide to fixing and tailoring.

Don't you hate finding the perfect pair of jeans that have just the right fit, except in length? Well you can skip going to the tailor and save some cash by hemming them at home. See how it's done.

Replace your missing zipper pull or just make a cool new one out of your favorite key chain.

If you own any clothing, it wouldn't hurt to know how to fix them. Here are the top ten basic ways to fix your wardrobe against any tears, stains, or just a bad fit.

Learn how to adjust the hem on your pants with these easy steps.

Fix a torn seam with these easy step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to repair a torn lining with these simple step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to sew on a flat button with a tutorial from our Guide to Sewing.

Easy step-by-step instructions to turn your pants into capri's.

Zipper broken? Don't throw out the whole thing. Use these easy steps to repair your zipper.

Learn how to replace a drawstring on your clothing with these easy step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to make your skirt shorter with these quick and easy instructions.

Give your skirt a sexy look with slits in the sides. Simply follow these easy step-by-step instructions.

Follow these simple instructions to adjust a dress that fits too tightly.

Learn how to adjust a dress that is too big. Simply follow these easy instructions.

Use this easy method to cheat time and make your jeans look fashionably worn.

We all have baggy t-shirts with cool logos on them. Change them into tank tops that are fitted for your body.

Clothing can be expensive, and thrift store finds can be hard to replace. If you are a beginner to DIY fashion, try these easy alterations to fix your clothes. These are all basic projects that require few tools and preparation.

The legs on my pants are too long. How can I fix them so that they are shorter?

Step-by-step how-to make your t-shirt fit better.

Learn how to polish shoes. Your Guide to Shoes will show you how to shine them up properly.

Learn how to sew on a girl scout badge by hand or machine, and the proper placement of patches on a Daisy, Junior and Brownie uniform.