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DIY/Savvy Tips: Save your clothing! How to refresh pilly, cotton clothing

October 19, 2011
I was in grad school when I first started obsessing over this Hayden Harnett dress.  I loved the color and the slightly 80s vibe of this dress.  I of course snatched it up when it went on sale and even wore it to my bridal shower.

hayden harnett maggie may dress-saved by Chic n Cheap Living

It has been a few years now and unfortunately, the dress looks a bit worn because of the pilling. I was hesitant about getting rid of this dress, but have now discovered a way to make it a bit newer and it only takes one ingredient you may already have in your household – a razor!  Be careful when you use the razor and pull the cloth taut.  But if you use it correctly, the initial pilling will disappear and your clothing will be refreshed!

Here are the brief instructions for refreshing your cotton clothing:
1. Gather your razor and pilly apparel (look at all the small pills before!)

2. Pull clothing taut and glide razor over surface one section at a time.

3. A lot of pilled cotton will come off so be sure to clean your razor and clothing often (be patient and careful!)

4. Your clothing is pill free and almost as good as new!

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  • Katie October 19, 2011 at 06:36

    Great tip!

  • samecookiesdifferent October 19, 2011 at 07:10

    the colors is so great,looks amazing,dear! love it
    xx th ecookies
    samecookiesdifferent
    share the feeling

  • Sick by Trend October 19, 2011 at 11:19

    love that tone of color 😀

    xx

    http://www.sickbytrend.com

  • catwalk criminal October 19, 2011 at 11:35

    such a cute dress ♥

  • Tanvi October 19, 2011 at 13:06

    Thanks for the sip! 🙂

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

  • Kim October 19, 2011 at 13:22

    That dress is fantastic! Thanks for the tip – the one time I tried to do this, I sliced a hole in the sweater I was de-pilling. Good thing it was cheap! I have a cotton sweaterdress that I need to do this with – you have reminded me to be patient and go slow.

  • Karina October 19, 2011 at 13:45

    That is a beautiful dress and the color just prefect! Love the tip now I know how to help my special cotton items 🙂

    Thank you! You are too sweet.
    Will you believe that I’ve never tried an eliptical 🙂

    xoxo

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE October 19, 2011 at 14:44

    I love that dress! Glad you were able to revive it. I have some work to do to a lot of my pieces too. Thanks for the tip 🙂 xoxo

  • skippysays October 19, 2011 at 15:16

    This is seriously brilliant- can’t wait to try this little trick!
    http://www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

  • bridechic October 19, 2011 at 15:18

    It is a very pretty dress, no wonder you wanted to revive it . . .

  • Heather October 19, 2011 at 15:23

    Great idea! I’ve had this issue with some old faves, as well.

  • amy b.s. October 19, 2011 at 15:29

    love that dress. and great tip!

  • Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird October 19, 2011 at 15:55

    I totally need to try this!

  • Melissa Blake October 19, 2011 at 16:14

    Lovely!

  • Mr. Taylor and his Lady October 19, 2011 at 17:20

    that dress is fabulous! and i love the color!!!
    xo TJ

  • Mary Lane October 19, 2011 at 17:22

    Great tip! I never would have thought to do that… hopefully i can do it without putting any holes in my clothes!

    http://www.stylish3.com/marylane

  • The Blonde Duck October 19, 2011 at 18:26

    Any razor?

  • Sarah Roads October 19, 2011 at 19:08

    I will be trying this! Thanks for the tip. Glad you were able to extend the life of your cute little dress! xo

  • Tiffany October 19, 2011 at 19:16

    oh, that is so annoying when clothes get pilly! I actually bought a sweater shaver from target but your tip is much cheaper! cute dress!

  • Dirt On The Rocks October 19, 2011 at 19:54

    sounds awesome 😀 i should do this to one of my dresses when i get home.

  • MizzJ October 19, 2011 at 20:42

    Nice tip! There are also those pill shavers if you can find it in Walmart or similar stores.

  • heather October 19, 2011 at 22:07

    love this dress, and this is such a kickass tip!!! go you!

  • honey my heart October 19, 2011 at 22:16

    great tip. i always wonder what to do with the pilling on my cardigans. thanks 🙂

  • Bonnie October 20, 2011 at 00:31

    This is a really good tip. I hate it when my clothes get pilly!!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • LyddieGal October 20, 2011 at 03:20

    Hummm, this is definitely something i’m going to have to try! i’ve got quite a few things i’ve stopped wearing because of the unsightly pills…

    Chic on the Cheap

  • Kavery October 20, 2011 at 03:41

    Very handy tip

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living October 20, 2011 at 04:50

    @the blonde duck – I used a Gillette m3 I think but any one should work!

    xoxo,
    Chic ‘n Cheap Living

  • A Heel in Mint October 20, 2011 at 18:49

    Great tip. I am going to try this. 🙂

  • Creature Gorgeous October 22, 2011 at 01:39

    Ah! Thank you for this!!!!! I’m doing this!!!!

  • www.blahblahbecky.co.uk November 1, 2011 at 13:52

    So simple, so free (who doesn’t already have a razor?!), and yet it looks so effective!

    Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.blahblahbecky.co.uk

  • Fashion Tales.... November 2, 2011 at 02:18

    Thanks! piling can be annoying at times… Good tip for all to do.

  • The Dolls Factory November 2, 2011 at 08:41

    great tip
    Great Post
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