As with a busted transmission or a fallen souffle, there's not much you can do to fix these clothing catastrophes.

Stretched-out bathing suit.

Severely shrunken sweater.

Badly run stocking.

Broken zipper.

Sun-bleached fabric.

Bleach spots on colored (not black) clothing.

Stains from permanent hair dye.

Large holes in polyester or fine knits.

Threadbare cloth.

Stretched-out socks.