Thursday, March 1, 2012

Sewing With Faux Fur and Trim Fabric

Faux fur is more durable, easy to use, cheap and humane than real fur. Its durability makes it perfect for home decorating projects such as pillows, accents on garments or even coats. Most faux furs are machine washable, which makes them a desirable...

What Should Guys Wear to a Sadie?

Whatever you choose to wear to the dance, remember to be confident and have fun.The Sadie Hawkins Dance originated in the November 5, 1937 Li’l Abner comic strip. In the comic, Sadie Hawkins was a homely girl whose father was concerned about her marriage prospects. To increase his daughter’s odds of finding a husband...

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

How to Help Keep Bunny Fur From Shedding

Short-haired rabbits are easier to groom than long-haired rabbits, such as the Angora species.Rabbits shed about four times a year, usually every three months. The sheddings alternate between light and heavy in terms of amount of hair lost. Some sheddings might not be noticeable at all while others can result in significant hair loss and noti...

How to Dye a Silver Fox Fur Coat

Inherited items, such as fur coats, can be updated by changing the color.A fur coat is a fashion statement for some people while for others it is an investment item. If you have a silver fox fur coat and have decided you want the silky material to have a different hue, you can dye the coat a different color. Time, attenti...

How to Clean a Letterman Jacket Sleeve

Pins signifying accomplishments are often attached to the jacket's letter.A letterman's jacket is typically made of wool, with a chenille letter covering the left breast and long, leather sleeves. Worn in high school or college, this coveted jacket means you played well on a sports team or achieved a particular academic st...

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Guide to Placing Patches on a Letterman Jacket

A letterman jacket is often associated with the jocks in school.Some high school students purchase a letterman jacket, to showcase the awards they earn through sports and other school-sponsored activities. After years of involvement in these activities and other accomplishments along the way, a student earns patc...

How to Iron a Wing Collar Tuxedo Shirt

Learn to iron a wing collar shirt for formal occasions.The wing collar tuxedo shirt has small, standing "points" that extend horizontally. It's made to be worn with men's black-tie evening attire, and was made popular by lawyers in England and Canada decades ago. Although there was a period in...