Mend with me: repairing my clothes

Mend with me: repairing my clothes | Wardrobe care vlog

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2 жыл бұрын

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@brifren2 2 жыл бұрын

I've always loved how much you respect and care for your clothes and shoes 🙂 You really appreciate what you have. And inspire other to do the same! It is so refreshing in our throw-away fast-fashion society. I always mend our clothes when needed and use the talent of our shoemaker to give shoes (or belts) a longer life. Just like my parents and grandparents did 💕They survived World wars and learned the hard way. Of course we can't keep things for ever but they should be appreciated, as well as how lucky we are to have them. Thank you for your tips and the format (sharing your tips with us as if we were doing it along with you) was very cool 🥰

@Susan-qg9tm 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Signe! For washing whites, try adding a cup of white vinegar to your rinse cycle. This will remove any traces of detergent, which is often what causes yellowing, especially while whites are stored. Any smell of vinegar when you take the wet clothes out of the machine will go away once the clothes are dry. It's also worth adding a cup of baking soda as well as your detergent to each load of whites, as this helps a lot with removing stains and keeping them fresh looking and really white.

@tatjanadavis8672 2 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring video again, Signe! Thank you!! I started the now-buy with you and failed already in a way that wasn´t necessary :-/ during my whole family including 3 kids had Corona in February I got weak... in March I started again, and your videos help so much! Also bringing some spring/summer pieces out of storage made me feel strong again :-) Thank you! Looking forward to your next videos

@Musicandartlover2332 Жыл бұрын

What a GREAT idea! I think having a task to do (when tempted to buy) can help be a great way to take care of what you have already! It’s exciting! Thank you! ❤

@nataliek3717 2 жыл бұрын

I find it almost a kind of meditation as well!!!

@julias5980 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a relaxing and helpful video - I've discovered that I also really enjoy mending. And I love that you call them bubbles! I've always heard them called pills, but bubbles sounds friendlier.

@nataliek3717 2 жыл бұрын

What you call "bubbles" on your sweaters that you use a shaver for we call this "pilling" in the US.

@JennaJohnsonRecipeDiaries 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize you could get rid of the little fuzz balls that get on your sweaters with a tool like that. Definitely ordering one.

@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy wardrobe maintenance work. A lot of my mending and alterations are done on my machine, but I find hand-sewing really relaxing. I put on a recorded book, or some classical music, R&B or soft jazz, and happily work through my pile. I just found a separated seam on a nightgown, and my machine is already threaded with the right color, that’s next. I was going to treat some shoes with protective spray today, after cleaning them, but we had that very shy visitor for California, rain, today (I have to use sprays outdoors, they’re gaggy).

@nancyedwards4847 Жыл бұрын

You are very handy. I'll describe you as someone living in style.

@nathalie4229 2 жыл бұрын

I also find mending soooo relaxing. Just had an idea for turning a sweatshirt into a veeeery cropped one and I will definitely sit down and try to make it work. Perfect sunday task. Thank you for the videos.

@ekureedafedaniel2622 Жыл бұрын

Will love to change my wardrobe asap

@olabodegbolahan1095 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing us this

@erineva136 Жыл бұрын

I love this always looking forward

@nnamdichima7246 Жыл бұрын

Love this

@acminkus 2 жыл бұрын

Been enjoying your KZfaq channel for some time now. Everything is very beautiful (need that). I decided to de-ball my sweater while watching - very efficient and fun use of time : ) I have the Conair Battery Operated Fabric Defuzzer, Black (model CLS1BLKC), and it works very well for anyone that needs a cheaper alternative. Thanks for the info on the Vanish "gentle". I cannot source it in Canada, but maybe it will come here someday.

@maritarnningen5152 Жыл бұрын

Så herlig, akkurat hva jeg trengte nå. 🙂 Du er kjempe flink!

@adebolaadesina5946 Жыл бұрын

Really luv dis

@hephzibahudofia8967 Жыл бұрын

Really inspiring thank you❤️❤️❤️

@thompsonemmanuel6804 Жыл бұрын

Stunning

@charlottegarcia411 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lealeilani9256 2 жыл бұрын

Italian sizes are different than European, I always thought Italian 38 is European 34..

@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 жыл бұрын

I even like ironing and steaming clothes, so long as it’s cool where I’m working. After years of thinking I hated them, I realized that I was just overheating, that’s what made me grumpy, not the work itself. So, I do it in the cool of the morning, and never at the last minute, the clothes need to dry afterward, anyway, or they’ll just rewrinkle when worn. I just finished ironing my summer linen dresses and shirts, we had an 84F degree day last week, the heat is coming soon. My summer trousers and skirts were finished in the autumn, then stored on hangers, covered in white cotton sheets. It’s also time to wash, dry and store my sweaters and other woolies. I don’t store anything that isn’t freshly washed, or dry-cleaned (blazers and coats), to prevent moth damage and stains being set (some stains, like milk or white wine, might not show until they have been set in storage for months, then it’s too late to remove them). Cotton sweaters are all that’s necessary for summers where I live.

@halliebass 2 жыл бұрын

I have always meddled, hemmed and repaired my clothes. Although I have had to do it by hand lately, as I don’t have a machine, I don’t mind. I did recently have to retire two of my oldest cashmere sweaters. I wore them all the time and put elbow pads on them, however, they finally wore out under the arms. Gave them to my friend who hooks rugs.

@vandacristinavieira786 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Signe, for the white blouse try using bicarbonate and peroxide ( making a paste) and apply it before washing it. For me it work perfectly.😘

@conniegonzalez9751 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video. I wanted to share I have dyed black clothes in the past. I didn’t use my washer due to I was worried about dye residue in my washer. I would use a large pot made of enamel steel that I designated just for dying my black clothes. You need to make sure to submerge the clothing completely and move it around during the process to avoid crease marks. After that I would rinse the clothes in my sink until water was looking more clear. after that I would launder with the rest of my dark clothes. It is time consuming but it was worth the work if you like that item. My dry cleaners dyes clothes but it was too pricey.

@robynnordstrom7799 2 жыл бұрын

Was already mending one of my favorite pairs of linen pants when this video started playing. 😁

@andreiadetavora8471 2 жыл бұрын

love it!!!

@UseLess_dk 2 жыл бұрын

That’s great! I’ve actually also thought about switching up the buttons in my trench coat, just to give it a new, fresh look 😍 such a great way to update an older piece! xx

@agyakubemsenbenson9796 Жыл бұрын

I love that

@mybagoftheday1722 2 жыл бұрын

I think if you really wanted to, a skilled cobbler could still definitely fix those Acne booties for you. The sole could be partly replaced, not just glued. I think they still are such a great shoe it would be worth it. The blazer looks (in my opinion) a size or two small on you, even though you are slim, it looks not only tight on the shoulders but the sleeves are tight too.

@kabirudamisa6809 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring video again

@elisabetheriksson7787 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing the new Vanish Oxi Action (svanemerket). I've always avoided this product because I have sensitive skin and evironmentally it's not the best. Definitely going to try and find this product! 😄

@user-vt2sn5fk3q 2 жыл бұрын

❤Your videos are beautiful

@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, shaft is correct🙂

@jumokeesther3743 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring

@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 жыл бұрын

Those new boots are gorgeous, I like them much more than the Acne Jensens.

@nataliek3717 2 жыл бұрын

I own a similar eyelet top I wear in summer!!!

@tanyaroub4641 2 жыл бұрын

Try a paste of baking soda, peroxide, and dish washing liquid with a degreaser (like Dawn), with a brush to scrub out stains in clothes. It may take several applications but works on most stains.

@adeyeyefolashade9176 Жыл бұрын

I lov dis

@bennyfrankly2359 Жыл бұрын

Nice one dear

@myname7303 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing no buy March… I’m counting down till Friday to be able to buy something:/ what is wrong with me! I have such an urge to buy. I just wish I could be happy with what I have and not to think about what to ware all the time. I like my clothes but I just get so bored with them.. I also do seasonal capsules and maybe I just can’t wait for spring 😬☺️

@waheebolamilekan3486 Жыл бұрын

I love that cat

@alabiisrael8640 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@sophiascruise2888 Жыл бұрын

Interesting 😊

@josepheboseremhen4708 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@mariawelling4194 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I use hydrogen proxide on some of my whites, they look really good afterwards..Get tips..love!

@eglesankari8996 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Signe! I recently repainted my favourite red sneakers that faded badly, washed the laces and whitened yellowed soles. I feel I got a new pair of sneakers, they were still perfect otherwise. I like to get inspiration from you!

@patotazzy 2 жыл бұрын

How you whitened yellow soles??? Tell me. I have a oair of shoes I love, but the soles became a horrible yellow color, can you help me??😒

@ihechukwudavid9332 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@ibraheemabdulmaleekbello5001 Жыл бұрын

So nice video

@giftadisa4170 Жыл бұрын

Love you babe

@ronaldroland7064 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@opeyemieletu5379 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@junaiddare6500 Жыл бұрын

Good

@donnagalvan1047 2 жыл бұрын

I think if you re wash that white blouse, put bleach with it, that should get those stains out, or go buy a tide bleach stuck and use that on those little stains you have left.

@tinnerste2507 2 жыл бұрын

Nail polish remover gets rid of paint flecks if it's acrylic paint. Just rub it off like you would do your nails and them put in the wash. Most wall paints that don't smell strong are acrylic type paint. Non acrylic paints smell like turpentine.

@UseLess_dk 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, will have to give it a try! Thanks ☺️

@TheZeyre 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. I need a bubble remover. That white eyelit shirt is pretty but it would also be nice in light baby blue or dusty pink or even tea dyed ... That black refresh is such a great idea. Thank you.

@cathylynnpietranton 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Signe We agree with you your blazer is a little too small/ tight hopefully your tailor can loosen it up for you.❤

@drlopez6755 Жыл бұрын

Do you use Niddle and threads some times?

@agieunice6374 Жыл бұрын

🤗

@cmichaly 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! Thanks for all the great tips. I really love the sweater you are wearing. Can you please share the brand/where it is from? Thanks so much!

@UseLess_dk 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! It’s from Armed Angels 😍🙏🏻 Signe xx

@aidakildegaard2646 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Signe. Where is your reusable lint remover from?😊

@aidedeco 2 жыл бұрын

TFS.

@Jrh1422 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the bubbles remover? Seems to be super helpful 😊

@UseLess_dk 2 жыл бұрын

It’s linked in the description 🥰 highly recommend! xx

@Jrh1422 2 жыл бұрын

@@UseLess_dk thanks!! ♥️♥️

@rebeccaalves4796 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Signe, I am pretty new around your channel and besides living in the neighboring windy Netherlands which makes me even more addicted to your style and your take on fashion, I would like to know your threshold % for Wool % in a coat to be considered great? Sometimes I see even very high end brands with 70% wool 30% polyester. I am asking this because I spotted a beautiful camel on Mango and it is 75% wool plus 100% viscose lining.

@tinnerste2507 2 жыл бұрын

The polyester percentage between 10 and 25 is good. It's usually blended for strength so it can make a garment more durable but still warm. So it shouldn't get misshapen if it gets worn in the rain for example. Other pure wool arent much warmer than a coat with low a percentage . Sometimes though, it's used to make a wool jacket stable even if it's very thin fabric, so make sure it's a heavy enough weight to be warm for your winters. Even pure cashmere coats have iron on plastic interfacing now a days to keep their shape, so even if you get a pure coat your not really avoiding plastic unfortunately.

@rebeccaalves4796 2 жыл бұрын

@@tinnerste2507 very enlightening! I am becoming a bit psycho about composition of garments, however in case of a coat ( especially because it is not in contact with your skin directly) it can be essential to the durability and structure of the piece! The same applies to Trench Coat, I see to much polyester in Trenchs which makes an impossible mission to find one that I approve. However, the idea is to wear under the spring rainy days too!

@tinnerste2507 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaalves4796 I learned to sew so that I could have clothing with good quality natural materials. Along the way I realised that polyester and nylon are not always fillers used to make clothes cheaper. Before plastic people used horse hair fabric and stitch it to wool to keep it from sagging when it got wet. I don't know much about trench coats but I'd guess they were made water resistant with oil, and that's not so clean, as the oil might get onto your shirt if you get too warm. I know that's how old rain jackets were made. Try a thin leather coat. Leather lasts generations and is perfect for cool windy light rain.

@UseLess_dk 2 жыл бұрын

I think the answer first commented on your question here is quite precise! Thanks for taking part in the discussion☺️🙏🏻❤️ Signe xx