Sometimes I get asked to do something that is not clothes alterations as such. This is one such case. My client asked if I could remove the straps from her shoes and turn them into slip on. I do not use a quick unpick when doing this type of unpicking. I use a Stanley blade. Happy altering Judith
When a garment has two layers of fabric, and the fabric is stitched together at the hem, shortening it one extra step to ensure the layers remain even when it is shortened. Also included in this video is how I use my cover stitch machine. Happy altering Judith
Fix broken bulb sewing machine Have you ever had a light bulb explode? And when it does how do you get the bayonet section out of the machine? This happened to me and I thought, why not video it and show how I fix broken bulb sewing machine. Not all machines are the same, and this short video is based on fixing my Janome sewing machine. The usual step is to [...]
Sewing rubber backed fabric can be a nightmare to do. Have you ever tried used baking paper under the rubber? It works well. You could also use brown paper. I haven't tried normal paper, but it could work as well. If the stitching was a straight stitch you would not see the baking paper. It would peel off easily. Happy altering Judith
Do you have shoes that are too loose? My foot slips out of these ones, so I decided to create a back strap. And since do that I have worn them a lot. Up until then they sat in my wardrobe going no where. Remember that you need to use a leather needle. The thread can be standard thread. Happy altering Judith