How to alter clothing

It's great to learn simple ways to alter clothes to get a beautiful, custom fit. A custom fit is the best way to make your clothing look well-made and expensive.There are lots of ways to alter clothes like lengthening or shortening hems, taking in the sides or letting out the sides, adding darts or removing darts, lengthening or shortening sleeves, mending holes, etc. alter clothes

A number of years ago my husband and I were invited to a charity ball. I returned the RSVP card and marked the date on our calendars. A few days before the event I re-read the invitation and realized that it was going to be a black-tie event. I had a number of dresses to

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Learn basic clothing alterations. These tutorials show you how to sew for everyday life. Learn how to do alterations at home (even for beginners)!

How about a little tutorial today? Are you up for that? If you don't sew, you can just look at the finished product - it's pretty cute :) Olive Juice is one of my favorite places to buy kids clothes. Or I should say WAS one of my favs. My girls are getting a bit too old for most of it. While I still love it and the younger two could still wear it, for some reason they don't love it like I do. I think there is some unwritten rule that if your Mom likes it you can't :D Anyone tracking with me…

When it comes to tailoring your wardrobe, mastering how to take in pants can be a game-changer. From ill-fitting jeans to wide-legged trousers, our guide offers practical advice for achieving that perfect fit. Tailoring not only saves money but also ensures your clothes highlight your personal style. Dive into our tutorials, and you'll learn the art of altering various types of pants with confidence. Creating a custom fit is simpler than you might think. Our step-by-step guide empowers you…

Learn the sewing steps for making a sleeveless blouse or dress smaller at the sides by removing underarm excess. Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how to measure the excess fabric that needs to be removed as well as how to mark, stitch, trim and

If a blouse fits in the bust or hips, but it's too large in the shoulders use this the alteration. Learn to alter shoulders on a blouse for a custom fit.

Use your sewing skills to upgrade your wardrobe. Find clothing that’s already in your closet or visit a thrift shop to find clothing suitable for upcycling.