How to Fix: When Stripes Don't Match Up on a Garment

I bought this crazy dress at Rosewholesale.com...which you can find here if you like it as much as I did. 

However, this site is from China and it takes a while to get your merchandise...Also, because they are mass-made, you get little problems like this one. (Notice that the right-hand side dart stripes don't match up.)

Also, if you look along the bottom of the stripes, you will see that the bottom black stripe is kinda wonky as well. No matter. We can fix both problems!

First, take out the seam along the bottom of the stripes. . .

Then, take out the dart in question.

Okay, in order for the stripes to match up, fold the fabric and then pin the stripes. . .

Making sure that they match up from both sides. Then sew up the dart.

Next, I needed to fix the bottom stripe, so I pulled it down enough to make it symmetrical.

There! Both problems solved!

The sleeves were also really large (as in big around), so I tailored those in a bit...which I have ton a billion other times on these posts, so I didn't bore you with how to do that part.

The End!

Fix Your Broken Makeup

I have this bold red blush. I love it, but one day, for no reason, it decided to break into about eight pieces. I posted a picture of it on facebook, and a very kind lady on there told me a way to fix it. It's really easy to fix, so before you throw your broken pressed powder, blush, or bronzer away: Read this.

1. Add several drops of rubbing alcohol into it--enough to saturate the broken powder without overflowing the container.

2. Stir it around just a little with your finger to make sure the mixture is homogenous.

3. Let it dry overnight. The alcohol will evaporate and your makeup will once again be in one piece. (It's not super pretty or anything, but at least it's not a broken mess anymore.)

The End!!!!