{"id":1544,"date":"2007-01-23T10:57:57","date_gmt":"2007-01-23T16:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T17:11:28","slug":"get-rid-of-scratchy-tags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/get-rid-of-scratchy-tags\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of scratchy tags without losing your care instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Scratchy clothing tags can turn a great outfit into an all\u2011day annoyance. Unfortunately, the obvious solution \u2014 cutting the tag out \u2014 can also remove the washing instructions you may need later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to choose between comfort and practicality. With a little planning, you can ditch the irritating tag while keeping the care information handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few easy solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/stop-jewelry-turns-my-skin-green\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6315\">How to stop jewelry from turning your skin green<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"c7aaa8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #c7aaa8;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-pin.jpg\" alt=\"How to get rid of scratchy tags\" class=\"wp-image-1663811 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-pin.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-pin-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-pin-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-pin-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: AI generated.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Photograph the tag before removing it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest fix takes about five seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you cut the tag out, photograph it with your phone. Make sure the care symbols and fabric details are readable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to save the photo in an album labeled \u201cClothing care.\u201d Later, if you forget whether that blouse needs cold water or air drying, the information is still easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cut and save <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tag has to go, remove it as cleanly as possible and, optionally, save it to reference later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing the tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use manicure scissors if you have them to cut the tag close to the seam attaching it. Avoid pulling on the tag before cutting, which can loosen stitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to remove the tag without damaging the seam that holds the garment together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saving the tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s be honest here. If you never consult clothing tags for washing instructions, you don&#8217;t need to save the tag at all. The tag is also unnecessary if it recommends washing the garment the way you&#8217;d normally wash it. To keep your life simple, you only <em>need<\/em> to save the tag if the washing instructions are out of the ordinary. Your wool sweaters, silk blouses, and coats are good candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-clean-suede\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"42233\">How to clean suede<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider adding a small envelope or photo book to your laundry room for holding your tags. You will need to label them somehow so you know which tag goes with which garment. You can write on the tag or, if you&#8217;re using a photo book, slide a label inside a sleeve with the tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sew the tag down instead of removing it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the problem is the tag&#8217;s movement as you&#8217;re wearing the garment. If that movement is causing the itch, you can fix it by sewing the tag down.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tag flips outward or rubs your neck, you can fold it flat and tack it down with a few simple stitches. Use thread that matches the garment and secure the corners of the label so it stays in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cover the tag with fabric tape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t sew, a quick fix is to create a soft barrier between the tag and your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabric tape, moleskin, or even a small patch of soft fabric can be placed over the back of the label or on the edges. This cushions the tag so it doesn\u2019t rub against your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple solution that works especially well for athletic wear and fitted tops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Read next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/how-to-lock-zippers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"120942\">How to keep your pant zippers from falling down<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A final tip for tag removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfort matters. With these simple tricks, you can get rid of scratchy clothing tags and still keep the information you need to care for your clothes properly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scratchy clothing tags can turn a great outfit into an all\u2011day annoyance. Unfortunately, the obvious solution \u2014 cutting the tag out \u2014 can also remove the washing instructions you may need later. Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to choose between comfort and practicality. With a little planning, you can ditch the irritating tag while keeping the&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/get-rid-of-scratchy-tags\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to get rid of scratchy tags without losing your care instructions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1663816,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303949],"class_list":["post-1544","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-praticalities"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":1663816,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/01\/scratchy-tags-fi-300x200.png"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1544"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1663832,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1544\/revisions\/1663832"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1663816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}