How to alter trousers when they are too big all over or just in certain areas
Buying trousers body shape just got easy. How often do you buy trousers only to find that they are not comfortable. And on top of that you spend hours in the change rooms. Trying on one pair of trousers after another. This little trick will save your hours and hopefully money. It's one of those things where you think, "why didn't I think of that?" It applies to everyone. Men, women [...]
This video explains how to create a saddle for trousers. People who work out a lot and in particular do a lot of leg exercises may have large thighs. That means trousers can wear at the inside leg more than most. This video explains how to get around that situation plus some other hints and tips. AND you can download the pattern I created for free by clicking on the link below. [...]
Has the seam split underneath trouser zip on your or your man's trousers? It is impossible to get the sewing machine foot close enough to stitch the seam closed. I have seen some people who have tried to hand stitch the seam closed. Whilst that is an option for people who are really good at hand stitching, it is not really a great option for those without that skill. In this video I [...]
Some people love pockets, but if you have trouser pockets sticking outwards, you are probably not going to wear them. One of my clients, asked if there was anything I could do with her trousers. She loved the trousers, but the pockets poked out, and she was going to go shopping to buy new trousers, when I said "of course I can fix that". It's easy. I just have to stitch the [...]
This is a sample video of some trousers that were tight and I had to release pleats. Imagine a suit in the wardrobe. The jacket fits but the skirt or trousers are too tight. And it has pleats that can be released. This video shows how to do that PROFESSIONALLY. In other words you would never know it has been touched. Why throw a good suit or trousers away just because they are too [...]