Putting on weight can make clothes too tight, so here are some techniques for letting out

Bikini top too tight

A common problem for a lot of people.  Obviously where to make it bigger will depend on the style.  But this one was easy because I could add wide elastic to the back. You don't need much elastic, and if you don't have any that is the right width, join some together by butting them up against each other and zig zagging together. Happy altering Judith

2017-11-18T17:09:53+10:00 By |Categories: Clothes too tight - Let out, Hints Tips and Ideas|Comments Off on Bikini top too tight

Extend waists 60s dress bodice with skirt

One of my clients daughters is in a musical.  The dress was tight at the waist, and being a vintage there was not fabric to add that would not be noticeable.   But luckily it was too long.  Rather than cut from the hem, I thought it best to cut from the top of the skirt.  The reason - I was going to add to the bodice which meant the skirt would [...]

2017-07-17T19:01:50+10:00 By |Categories: Clothes too tight - Let out, Dresses and Gowns|Comments Off on Extend waists 60s dress bodice with skirt

Create tunic from a dress too tight at hips

When a dress becomes too tight on the hip area, there are not a lot of options to alter it.  Particularly if there is no fabric to speak of.  This client had a brilliant idea to create tunic from a dress too tight at hips.  All I had to do was unpick the side seams, create splits and voila....  the dress is now a tunic. All you really need to do is wear [...]

2017-06-19T11:33:22+10:00 By |Categories: Clothes too tight - Let out, Dresses and Gowns|Comments Off on Create tunic from a dress too tight at hips