If you find some old lipstick on a collar and the fabric is machine washable, saturate the spot with hairspray, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then dab the area with a damp cloth and wash as usual.
Silk is tough, they used to make parachutes out of it so hand wash it with care to last you for years.
If a silk outfit has perspiration stains on it, don’t buy it, as it could be impossible to remove.
Roll trousers up or if you prefer to hang them do not fold over a hanger, peg them to the hanger by the end of the legs instead.
Keep jackets in good shape by stuffing the sleeves with tissue or newspaper.
Roll up silk scarves inside an old loo or kitchen roll tube.
If you are worried about damp in your wardrobe then tie a handful of sticks of chalk together and hang them inside. They will absorb the moisture.
To avoid moths eating the woollens, they hate bay leaves, all spice berries, lavender or cedar chip or spray with moth replant.
Use padded hangers for knits, jerseys, and silks.
Always button up your outfits when storing them as it keeps the shape better
My niece is expecting her first child at the end of June and I asked my sister if she thought she might like me to knit her a throw for the cot.
She thought it would be a lovely idea so I decided to have a go first with some of my left over wool. As you can see I’ve used a contrasting blanket stitch for the outside edges and down the centre.
I designed the pattern myself, and found picking the stitches up at the side quite difficult but I would still like a trim right around the throw, which is the only thing I had thought of changing.
I decided against anything else on the edges in case the baby put it in his/her mouth. The wool I have seen is gorgeous and very soft and cosy.
She does not want to know what she is having so I have decided to just get one pink and one blue wool to do the sewing when I know what she has had.
Crafted By B Studio 