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Quick DIY Wardrobe Fixes

You know that beloved item you had given up on — the snagged sweater, the discolored T-shirt? Learn to fix it yourself with these foolproof wardrobe-resuscitating repairs

Quick DIY Wardrobe Fixes
Alexandra Rowley
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How to Fix Stretched-Out Sweater Cuffs
Problem: Stretched-out cuffs

Solution: Temporarily tighten loose cuffs on a wool or cotton sweater by dampening them with hot water, then drying them with a hair dryer. The hot water and the dryer's heat will both cause shrinkage. "Sometimes even using a hot iron is enough to contract fabric," says Julie Ray, a Los Angeles-based stylist for television and movies.


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