1. Style

Alteration & Care

Since vintage clothes are one of a kind pieces, is important to know how to take care of them, repair them, and alter them to fit properly so that you get the most out of vintage treasures
  1. Cleaning (4)
  2. Leather Care (5)
  3. Stain Removal (10)

Vintage Clothing Care
Vintage Clothing Care - How to Care for Vintage Clothes

Clothing Damage to Look For
The most common types of damage to vintage clothing you should look for before buying

Vintage Leather Care
Guide to caring for vintage leather goods, removing scuffs and scraches from leather, how to store leather

Vintage Dilemmas and How to Fix Them
Hems, rips, broken zippers; learn how to fix them

Guide to Care and Storage

A Guide to Cleaning Vintage Clothing
A little stain or smell doesn't have to mean the end for your favorite vintage item. Vintage clothing can go through a lot in it's lifetime, but with proper cleaning and care your treasured vintage pieces will stay looking their best. There are a lot of options in caring for clothing today, but not all of them may be right for your vintage...

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