Hems Archives - Page 4 of 13 - Clothes Alterations

Convert dress to top example

This is another short sped up video on how to convert dress to top example. I did this for a client who wanted a dress converted into a top because it was becoming to tight in the thigh area. But it was not just a simple cut and sew. The armholes were gaping, and it had binding on the armhole. Folding this over and stitching can be bulky, so see how I got around that [...]

2016-10-21T10:18:30+10:00 By Judith aka genie|Categories: Clothes too big - Take In, Dresses and Gowns, Hems, Stretch and Knit Tops & Tees|Comments Off

Shorten polo tee shirt with ribbing

Shorten polo tee shirt with ribbing takes around 30 minutes. There may be clear elastic which should be unpicked very carefully. Do not break or cut the elastic, unless you have new elastic to attach. The amount that the garment is being shortened should be cut from the section above the ribbing. I always unpick the ribbing first. If it is cut off it will become shorter. Photo of polo/tee shirt with ribbing. [...]

2018-04-29T16:23:56+10:00 By Judith aka genie|Categories: Hems, Stretch and Knit Tops & Tees|Comments Off

Lengthen short dress or long top

Lengthen short dress or long top Here is a quick way to lengthen short dress or long top. How many shortish tops or dresses are hanging in your wardrobe and you only wear them with long stretch pants, because you do not want to show off your knees? Step one is to add some lace onto the outside of the hem Step two is to create a half petticoat with a few layers of lace, [...]

2018-04-29T19:30:10+10:00 By Judith aka genie|Categories: Dresses and Gowns, Hems, Skirts, Stretch and Knit Tops & Tees|Comments Off

Shorten hem men’s lined jacket introduction

Shorten hem men's lined jacket introduction This is a short video covering one of the extensive videos available in my online tutorial Magic Circle. To shorten the hem on a men's lined jacket with a curved front is an extensive video. I cover what is the correct length for a person's body length, how to create the new curve when the hem is taken up, plus heaps more on how to achieve this [...]

2016-10-21T10:18:31+10:00 By Judith aka genie|Categories: Hems, Jackets|Comments Off

Shorten tee shirt without sewing

How to shorten tee shirt without sewing This is a great way to shorten tee shirt without sewing. If you are in a rush and need to get the job done quickly and do not mind a bit of flounce then this alteration will work great for you. The elastic I used is 20 mm and is available from my shop - Elastic braided hank 3metres 20 mm

2016-10-21T10:18:31+10:00 By Judith aka genie|Categories: Hems, Stretch and Knit Tops & Tees|Comments Off