Raise your hand if you’ve been to a gala event in Winnipeg. Good. Now, keep your hand raised if at one of the events you’ve attended you’ve had an unfortunate incident involving food or a drink. Yep, that’s what we thought – several hands are still in the air. It’s the unfortunate nature of Winnipeg’s …
Enjoy the party, but with the festivities spills, splashes, and other party-time mishaps, as well as wear alone, can take their toll on these expensive items. Many formal wear garments are composed of luxurious fabrics, such as taffeta, moire, satin, organza, metallic prints, silk and velvet. Each of these fabrics requires care in both wear …
Wool is a popular sweater fabric because it is durable, comfortable and an excellent insulator. If your wool sweater gets damp, hang it to air dry at room temperature. Do not hang near a heat source, as this will promote mildew. A gentle brushing of wool sweaters after each wearing helps remove surface soil. If …
Q. How do you clean winter accessories, such as gloves, hats, and scarves? A. Remember last spring when you bagged your hats, gloves, and scarves and put them in the back of your closet? Well, now it’s time to get them out and ready for another winter. If inspection shows they were put away in …
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Even though many workplaces have casual dress codes, neckties for men are still a big part of their wardrobe. Ties can be a powerful or fun fashion statement, but occasionally pose a cleaning problem. The fabric used for ties is cut diagonally to the weave, or “on the bias,” so it makes a neat knot …
You have probably completed your back-to-school shopping for the kids and may be amazed how much they have grown in the last few months. While relatives and friends may be pleased with welcoming those outgrown clothes into their homes, you may be staring into your closet thinking, how can I make my wardrobe last just …
