Don’t you hate it when you have to throw out a beloved garment after it is damaged? So do I, and you can not imagine how happy I was to find that many stains, spills and snags can be repaired to make the unsightly item wearable again. I love the tips for removing ink and paint from clothing, which as a DIYer, I have encountered more times than I can count. Removing latex paint, is apparently simple. Who would have known? From getting rid of oil and gum in clothes, to fixing frays and pills in sweaters, to adjusting the size of clothes that have become stretched out of shrunk, you will find some amazing tips and DIY hacks here (and they also work great on removing spills and stains from furniture!) Start your spring cleaning and repairing with these cool little tricks you will wish you knew a long time ago.
31 DIY Hacks for Fixing Ruined Clothes
2. An Easy Way to Fix Holes in Your Jeans and Other Garments
I just hate it that my softest, most comfortable jeans, the ones that fit me best, are also falling apart from being worn so often. Fix those jeans with this trick seamstresses will charge you a pretty penny to do. Fairly simple, this cool DIY hack will have you wearing your favorite denim for a long time. Easy sewing project that even beginners can do, this tip is essential when you are living on a budget. Learn how to mend and darn to get twice as much wear from your clothing.
3. How To Get Gum Out With Vinegar
Afraid of even chewing gum anymore because it is so hard to get out of things. I am not, but I must admit when I see my kids chewing it on the sofa. Just last week I got to try out this cool trick for removing gum form jeans, I just used it on the couch. No chemicals, either. Love it!
4. How to Remove Oil Stains or Grease Stains from Clothes
Wow! I had no idea you could remove oil stains in clothes after they had been washed. I can’t tell you how many things I have donated to charity after I tried to clean them of oil but could not. Dresses, shirts, pants, jeans and baby clothes will all look new again with this little DIY hack you will wish you had known a lot sooner.
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5. How to Get Stains out of Clothes
OK, so I have also permanently damaged clothes by trying to scrub a stain out. The stain may go away, but the wear and tear to the fabric from all that scrubbing often ends up looking worse than if the item were stained. Learn how to remove stains from clothes easily, and without damaging them, with this simple trick.
6. 5 Cool DIY Ways To Refashion Your Old T-Shirts
Do you love diy hacks for fixing ruined clothes? This 5 cool diy ways to refashion your old t-shirts idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the old t shirts. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
7. How to Easily Fix Snagged Clothing
I used to get so upset when my clothing got snagged, especially when it was brand new. My roommate taught me this cool DIY hack for clothes when I was in college, and it makes snags in clothes and unsightly loops of thread magically disappear.
8. How to Remove Latex Paint From Jeans
I think this is my favorite tip of all of them. As a lifelong crafter and DIY nut, I just can’t seem to keep the paint off my good clothes. I retired items once they had paint on them, but once I realized I then owned 16 pairs of painting pants, I thought “there must be a better way.” There is. You will not believe how simple this trick is, either. Brilliant!
10. How to Take in Only Part of Your Pants
I had no ideas you could sew a seam like this. Alter your saggy pants at some and save money on the seamstress by following this easy step by step tutorial that teaches you exactly how to get rid of a saggy butt.
15. How to Fix a Broken Zipper
This how to fix a broken zipper idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Manmadediy to see every step.
16. Three Easy Ways to Mend Fabric, Inspired by Japanese Textiles
Why not try an easy tutorial the easy way? This three easy ways to mend fabric, inspired by japanese textiles idea makes it simple. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Designsponge for the complete recipe.
17. How to Repair a Frayed Shirt Collar
How to Repair a Frayed Shirt Collar – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Foodstorageandsurvival’s full tutorial for all the details.
18. Patching with Embroidery
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the patching embroidery. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Urbanthreads has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
19. How To Fix A Separated Zipper
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this how to fix a separated zipper idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Ohmy Creative at the link.
20. How to Fix A Sweater Snag
Give this how to fix a sweater snag idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. A snag is not a hole yet, and I lovising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Ohmy Creative to see every step.
21. Mending Holes in Jeans
Seasonedhomemaker nailed it with this mending holes in jeans idea – step by step instructions, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the mending holes jeans. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Seasonedhomemaker for the complete recipe.
22. How to Reattach a Loose Sole
My family always asks for a fun DIY like this, and this how to reattach a loose sole idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Frugalupstate’s full tutorial for all the details.
23. How to Repair Scuffed Shoes
Ever crave fun crafts? This how to repair scuffed shoes idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Onecreativemommy has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
25. How to Remove Chewing Gum from a Leather Jacket
This how to remove chewing gum from a leather jacket idea is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Wikihow to see every step.
26. How to Repair An Underwire Bra
Why make it complicated? This how to repair an underwire bra idea keeps handmade goods simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the repair underwire bra. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Chaoticallycreative for the complete recipe.
27. How to Remove Salt Stains from Leather Boots
How to Remove Salt Stains from Leather Boots? Sign me up. This is a fun DIY done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out 11andchic’s full tutorial for all the details.
28. How to Remove Bobbles & Pilling from Clothes
Here is fun crafts, and I keep coming back to it year after year. Pilling makes a perfectly good sweater look five years older than it is, and I like that this one goes after the fuzz and not the sweater. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Athriftymrs has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
30. How to Get Mildew Smell Out of Clothes
Try this how to get mildew smell out of clothes idea next time you’re after a fun DIY. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Creativesavingsblog to see every step.
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