Alterations for beginners

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.

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.

Often a big fault in style is fit issues. This weeks post is all about alterations for petites and what to expect from your tailor.

The first step to taking in a shirt is obviously trying it on, not just relying on the size on the tag. This allows you to see how much larger the fit is for a big shirt and to also determine if different areas of the shirt fit better than others. Aurora shows you how she recommends trying the shirt on inside out, making the shirt ready to pin for the needed alterations.

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!

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