Greetings my friends and a big Aussie hello to you all today. I hope that you learnt a new fitting technique from the previous post How to Lengthen Your Back Rise in relation to the new Harper Pants Pattern. For today’s post I am going to share with you the method on shortening your front [...]
Check out these simple clothing alterations you can do yourself when those ready to wear clothes don't fit quite right or if your weight has recently fluctuated.
Tailor and hem those slightly oversized jeans with a few easy steps.
Learn all these sewing and alterations you can do yourself to make your wardrobe fit well and last longer. Don't pay for these alterations!
How to make a sewing pattern bigger or smaller - sewing pattern grading - make a sewing pattern a different size
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You don’t need to be an expert seamstress to get your clothing to fit just how you want it. Here are three easy ways to alter clothes that any beginner can do.
Have you ever bought that pair of jeans that fits everywhere except the waist? A simple alteration in the waist will give you a perfect fit.
As someone with an intense love affair with dress shirts, there is one fit issue I find over and over again. Women’s dress shirts...
You don’t need to be an expert seamstress to get your clothing to fit just how you want it. Here are three easy ways to alter clothes that any beginner can do.
Have you ever experienced the discomfort of sitting through a work meeting without bending over because you’re worried the buttons on your blouse will gap open? Or maybe you can’t quite squeeze into the tee
Discover the beauty of minimalist designs and create your own capsule wardrobe with these versatile sewing patterns.
How to choose your size to sew - and what to do when you need to blend sizes or grade between sizes to create a custom fit
There are a lot of reasons why people sometimes want to make clothes bigger. The Sewing Korner shares how to do so with a sewing machine.
Aurora Sisneros shows you a quick and easy way to take in a shirt by yourself without using a dress form.
This is a YouTube sewing tutorial on how to shorten sleeves on a winter coat or a jacket with lining. Sleeve alterations made easy with this step-by-step tutorial. If you have a sewing machine you can shorten jacket sleeves even if you are a beginner sewist. DIY alterations are not only cheaper but they are also faster (than in a shop).
It can get frustrtating when your favourite clothing gets too tight on your body - Here are some tips to alter them to make them looser.
