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Repair tear corded skirt

2018-04-21T16:17:19+10:00 By |Categories: Repairs|Comments Off on Repair tear corded skirt

Some people might say that the skirt should have been thrown out.  And maybe that is true.  But my young client loved the skirt, and I said I would do what I could to revive it for her. This video is about the method I used, which you may like to try yourself Happy altering Judith

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Book release

2018-04-21T16:18:24+10:00 By |Categories: Hints Tips and Ideas|Comments Off on Book release

My book Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed was sold out, so I had more printed.  I also talk about the Jean Genie, and give you an update on my health issues.   Happy altering Judith

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Buttonholes versus imitation on business suit jacket sleeves

2018-03-17T15:22:06+10:00 By |Categories: Hints Tips and Ideas, Jackets|Comments Off on Buttonholes versus imitation on business suit jacket sleeves

This is not the first time I have covered this topic.  But what I am doing in this video is showing the difference with two suit jackets.  One had the imitation buttonholes and the other had cut buttonholes.  Both needed to be shortened. All I want to do is high light to you the issues associated with cut buttonholes on a jacket that is not the right sleeve length. Happy altering [...]

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Tip on euro hem easy option

2018-03-17T15:21:56+10:00 By |Categories: Hems, Hints Tips and Ideas, Jeans|Comments Off on Tip on euro hem easy option

When you buy jeans with a very special thread feature and the jeans need to be shortened, most people want to keep that feature.  Generally they will ask if I can repeat what is there.  Most of the time I can if it is the standard jeans thread.  But if it is the thread that has about 5 or 6 strands and is a little like soft rope, I can't repeat that. [...]

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Block out revealing open section machine knit top

2018-03-17T15:21:48+10:00 By |Categories: Hints Tips and Ideas, Stretch and Knit Tops & Tees|Comments Off on Block out revealing open section machine knit top

Some tops and dresses have keyhole openings at the front.  And most of them look great.  However this top was for a young girl and her mum felt it needed to be filled in.  So we used a chiffon which I doubled over. I have not done step by step, but thought you might like to see what can be done, so if you have anything like this you will have an [...]