Body shape can affect the fit of clothes. Look at ways that clothes may need to be taken in.
Take in sides of tee shirt Take in sides of tee shirt - Mary wrote "I have several nice t-shirts that I bought just last year and now they are too big. I've lost some weight and I think they have also stretched. I am looking for the easiest way to make the body of the shirts smaller." Most tee shirts have two side seams which is the easiest place to take it [...]
Raise shoulders on sleeveless garment Raise shoulders sleeveless garment could be for a number of reasons. 1. The shoulders are too high, which causes the dress to hang too low at the bust. 2. The dress is tight at the hips, and raising it at the shoulder solves this problem. Sleeveless garments can be constructed a number of ways, however there are two main methods used, and this affects your alteration. Front and [...]
Clothing alterations book Dear Judith, I bought your book a couple of years ago and have been receiving your emails ever since. I just wanted to share this little something with you. Although I have been sewing for a long time now and I have put zips in items that I have made. I have never replaced a zip in anything as it scared me (that's funny I know but it did). This week I [...]
Alter dress at waist is time consuming and the way it is altered will be determine by the construction of the garment. Taking in a dress with a waist, plus layers of tulle, lace or some type of overlay can be time consuming, because all the layers have to be taken. However, if the fabric is fine, you may be able to get away with easing the skirt section into the top section AFTER taking [...]
Wide armholes on tops and dresses is generally a result of a fashion statement. Layering has been in fashion for a while, and there are some gorgeous tops that require a singlet or tee shirt underneath. By layering the bra will not be seen. However, after a while you can get sick of having to put something on underneath, and would maybe like to just wear the top with a bra. A quick and easy [...]