The Loosen Lounge

What are Sweatshirt Cuffs? Reasons for Tight or Stretched Sweatshirt Cuffs Why Loosen Sweatshirt Cuffs? Prepping the Sweatshirt Gather Necessary Materials and Tools Preparing the Sweatshirt for Alteration Using a Sewing Machine to Loosen the Cuffs Setting Up the Sewing Machine Taking Measurements of the Original Cuff Width Making Adjustments...

Understanding the Fabric and Fit of Your Jeans Reasons for a Tight Jeans Waist Step 1: Check the Waist of the Jeans Understand the Fit Measurement Step 2: Wash and Dry the Jeans Washing Method Drying Method Step 3: Pre-Stretch Your Jeans for a Better Fit Use Lukewarm Water and...

Understanding the Fabric of Your Dress Reasons Why Your Dress Might be Too Tight Materials Needed Seam Ripper Sewing Machine Extra Fabric or Matching Material Fabric Softener (Optional) Hair Conditioner (Optional) Cold Water and Warm Water Preparing the Dress for Adjustment Remove Excess Water From Dress After Washing Iron Out...

What is the Structure of an Elastic Waistband? Reasons Why Your Elastic Waistband Might be Too Tight How to Measure the Waistband Casing? Use a Tape Measure Determine if Elastic is Already in Place How to Stretch Elastic Waistband: 7 Methods Use a Chair Back Iron the Elastic Use the...

What Is a Belly Button Ring? Why Belly Button Ring Balls May Get Stuck Reasons to Loosen the Ball on Your Belly Button Ring For Pain Relief To Change Pieces of Jewelry To Clean Properly Around the Piercing Hole Preparing to Loosen the Ball From Your Belly Button Ring Assemble...

What are Dickies Work Pants? Understanding the Fabric of Dickies Work Pants Why Do Dickies Work Pants Need Softening? Tools Needed to Loosen Dickies Pants Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Cup of White Vinegar Liquid Fabric Softener (Optional) Preparing the Dickies Pants for Softening Read Washing Instructions on Tag Carefully Pre-Treat...

Recognizing the Signs of Tight Clothing Understanding Different Fabric Types and Their Reactivity to Stretching Understanding Types of Shrinkage of Clothes Felting Shrinkage Swelling Shrinkage Consolidation Shrinkage Relaxation Shrinkage Natural Solutions for Stretching Tight Clothing Use Lukewarm Water Add Hair Conditioner and Baby Shampoo to the Wash Cycle Use a...

Understanding the Anatomy of a Zipper Identifying Common Causes of a Stuck Zipper Common Household Items That Can Help Fix a Stuck Zipper Graphite Pencil Bar of Soap Candle Wax Cotton Swab/Q-Tip Paper Towel/Napkin Mild Soap Solution (Soapy Water) Troubleshooting Tips for Fixing Stuck Zippers on Clothing and Bags Check...

Understanding the Anatomy of Eyeglasses Recognizing the Need for Eyeglass Adjustment Tools Required for Eyeglass Adjustment Steps to Adjust Eyeglasses Step 1: Inspect the Frame and Nose Pads Step 2: Adjusting the Nose Pads with Warm Water or a Flat Surface Step 4: Adjusting Wireframe Glasses or Plastic Frame Glasses...