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Keeping track of kids clothes

Now that school has started, many parents are beginning to realize that valuable pieces of clothing are already missing!  Unfortunately it is just a fact that kids are not as interested in keeping track of their clothes, shoes and sports equipment as their parents and caregivers.  It's a problem that virtually every family and school office has to deal with every year. Luckily, there are lots of options available now that makes labeling kids clothes super-easy. For knitted items, such as sweaters, jackets and fleece pull-overs, there are adorable sew in labels that are woven with the name and a cute...

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Museum of Modern Art’s Courtyard to Be Transformed into a Kaleidoscope of Color

The Museum of Modern Art’s Queen’s PS1 courtyard location on Long Island, in New York, will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of color this year, as part of the Museum’s PS1 Young Architects Programs. This annual program inspires young designers and architects to create temporary outdoor installations to demonstrate innovation and creativity. This year’s winner was Mexican architectural firm Escobedo Soliz Studio, run by Andres Soliz and Lazbent Escobedo. The winning design is aptly named “Weaving the Courtyard.” The architectural firm of young designers specialize in creating solutions which are environmentally friendly and that further enhance outdoor spaces. “Weaving the Courtyard” will...

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Save Money by Sewing Your Own Children’s Clothing with Custom Clothing Labels

Children tend to outgrow their clothing rather quickly. It can become expensive keeping your youngster in clothes, especially when they get growth spurts. You might feel like you just bought new clothes for your child, only to turn around a few months later having to buy them bigger sizes. One way you can save money on children’s clothing is sewing your own clothes and using custom clothing labels. Even though finding the right fabrics can be somewhat challenging, there are other economical ways to get the materials you need to make children’s clothes, including: Shop adult clearance and bargain bins. Often...

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Breathe New Life into Your Clothing by Reworking Your Wardrobe

If you are tired of your same old apparel and clothing, it is easy to consider tossing it out and replacing everything with new items. However, you may already have a closet full of great items you can transform into new and exciting pieces, with a little bit of work, and save some money at the same time. Create multi-colored sweaters. Cut sweaters in half, and then sew different bottom and top sections back together to create a brand new look. You could also cut them in half down the middle for a completely different look. Convert a full length...

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How to Make Your Clothing and Apparel Business Easier to Find Online

Being found online by potential customers normally starts with them using a search engine. If your business is not on the first page of results, chances are you are not going to be noticed. If you want your business on the first page of results, consider using the following tips and suggestions. Refresh your website. If your website has not been updated in six months or longer, it is time to refresh your site with new content and pictures. Search engines index websites, and those that are being updated on a regular basis are considered “active” and get higher search...

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