As anyone who has ever spent a day in ill-fitting shoes can attest, walking around in too-tight shoes is highly uncomfortable. A common culprit for ill-fitting shoes is an uncomfortably tight instep, which is the arched middle area of the shoe.

The right hat can flatter the face, protect the skin and hide a bad hair day, making it an affordable, yet invaluable accessory. Keeping a hat in place on a windy day can be a challenge, however, especially if the accessory does not fit properly.

Although strong, versatile and in many cases less expensive than cotton, the synthetic material polyester does have one downfall: its inability to withstand direct heat. This can make it difficult to iron out the wrinkles from your polyester pants, top or dress without leaving behind an unsightly scorch mark.

Nylon mesh is a lightweight, versatile material used to create shoes that work well for activities such as hiking, fishing and enjoying an afternoon at the beach. However, all that outdoor fun means the accumulation of mud, dirt and gunk on your otherwise pristine white nylon mesh shoes.

If you accidentally shrank your favorite sweatpants, don’t toss them in the trash just yet. Although the pants may look like they’ll never fit you again, it is possible to stretch them out. Sweatpants can be made of a variety of materials, but the way to stretch them works the same regardless of the fabric.

Cotton is a durable fabric that is widely used for making clothes. Cotton can shrink under the right conditions, so if you have a cotton shirt that is a tad too big, you can shrink it. Although washing the shirt in hot water in the washing machine might do the trick, the hotter the water the better.

Whether you're in the office or out on the town, don't let slippery shoes make you walk wobbly, twist an ankle or fall flat on your face. Shoes without slip-resistant material can be annoying, embarrassing and downright dangerous. The good news is that you don't have to swap sexiness for safety.

Applying original T-shirt designs or drawings to a regular cotton shirt used to mean learning how to use a screen printing kit. Anyone who has ever worked with one of those kits knows how tricky and costly screen printing can be.

When you want to stay warm, a nice winter hat can help keep your body at a balanced temperature. Winter or cool season hats are not only available in variety of styles, but are made from different types of material. Acrylic and wool are two popular options to keep you comfortable in any chilly, cold environment.

Tennis shoes experience a lot of wear and tear, depending on the activities you are involved in. As a result, you must clean them regularly to keep them looking and smelling good, but it can take a long time for them to air dry. If you need to wear them the same day you wash them, toss them into the dryer.

It happens to the best of us. We pull a comfy pair of sweatpants out of the dryer only to find that the drawstring has slipped out. If the pants have elastic, there really is no need to re-thread the string unless you feel it somehow adds to the style of the pant.

It’s disheartening to pull your cotton T-shirts from the wash only to find they’re covered in rust or water marks. Rust and water marks can be caused by mineral deposits in your water, from the zippers or accessories on other clothing, or from the water used to wash the clothes sitting too long in the pipes.