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• Method 1 of 3: Make labels inconspicuous
• Method 2 of 3: Using a seam ripper

The clothing labels sewn into most garments can be really a nuisance. These labels often itch, hang out, are visible through thin material, betray your clothing size to everyone, and force you to be a walking advertisement for the brand. Fortunately, you can quickly and easily remove them yourself in almost all circumstances.

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Method 1 of 3: Make labels inconspicuous

1. Cut the label as close to the seam as possible. To do this, use sharp scissors and be careful not to cut the seam of your garment. A small strip of the label is left because it is sewn in the seam.
   • The freshly cut label may itch or irritate the back of your neck. Some of the stiffer labels made from harder plastic or paper can cause this.
   • After a few washes, the edging that has been made will probably soften and will not bother you anymore. However, if you're concerned about this, don't cut the label.
2. Use two more pieces of hem tape on the label (optional). If you're dealing with a particularly itchy label, try attaching the label completely to your garment with the seam tape. Place the two pieces of seam tape along the two remaining sides of the label. Iron two extra pieces along the other two sides of your label.
   • Now your label has no loose edges and is fully attached to your garment.
   • Do not attempt this if your garment is made of a delicate fabric. The heat from the iron can damage your garment.
3. Choose clothes without labels. Some companies have completely stopped attaching tags and labels to their clothing to make more comfortable garments for their customers. Instead of a label, the label information is ironed or stamped on the inside of the garment, generally where a label would normally be.
   • This info is only visible on the inside of a garment.

Method 2 of 3: Using a seam ripper

1. Examine the clothing label. Labels are made from various materials and sewn into clothing in different ways. You must remove them with care or you risk accidentally breaking your clothes with the seam ripper.
   • Look for the best approach and the point where you can start removing the label.
   • Make a mental note about the type of material the label is made of - is it made of soft fabric or something stiffer and more papery?
2. Look for multiple tags or labels. They can be sewn side by side or on top of each other in your garment. When stacked, are they sewn separately, or are they the same stitches that hold both labels?
   • Either way, you should start with the top label when you start removing, but at least now you know if the second label needs to be removed as well.
3. Carefully inspect the label and seam. Is the label sewn in the same seam as the one that holds the garment together? Look closely at the threads - if you pull the label out of the seam, will the seam come off and unravel?
   • If so, avoid using a seam ripper as this will damage your clothing.
   • Instead, you tape the label close to the seam, leaving the stitching of the label behind. Do not cut the seam.
4. Examine the label. Especially on men's suits you will find labels that are applied to the outside of the fabric. You must remove them with care so as not to damage the garment, but these labels are meant to be removed. Determine what you think is the best approach and where to start removing the label.
   • Jeans are also often labeled on the outside, usually in the form of a small piece of fabric or leather with the brand logo. These are not intended to be removed, so you will need to be extra careful if you do, but they can be removed using this method.
   • Another common thing is an outside label sewn into an outside seam on the garment. Cut these off with small scissors as they are normally quite easy to remove.
5. Peel off the label and use tweezers to pull out any remaining thread. You probably have a few stray threads in your garment after removing the label. Make sure the wires are completely loose before attempting to take them out.
6. Hide or leave what you cannot remove. Occasionally you will have garments with outer labels that simply cannot be removed because this would damage the garment or because the label is part of the garment itself. In these cases, there isn't much you can do yourself, but there are a few options:
   • Ask a tailor or dry cleaning professional what they can do for you.
   • Hiding outside labels is an option, but there is rarely a graceful way to do this. If the label is on the cuff of your sleeve, you can roll up your sleeves. Most of the outside labels on a shirt can be hidden with a jacket.
   • Labels on the outside, on the back pockets of jeans, can be hidden under a long shirt or jacket.
   • Try to cover the label with iron-on fabric.