Find out what the new length needs to be by pinning the excess fabric around the elbow area. I do this because I want the cuff to rest in the right position on the wrist. Remember to always allow for flounce. That means when the person raises their arm the cuff does not ride up the wrist too much. Before doing this clothing alteration, always make sure that the person's upper arm width is less [...]
Bodice gown clothing alterations Some lined garments are encased inside the bodice and you wonder how you are supposed to get into it to alter. It could be shortening the straps, taking in the sides or taking in at the sides or back with boning attached. Whatever the alteration, finding a way in can be confusing. Generally the fashion fabric and lining are separate, and you are able to get up into the garment and [...]
If you are going to take in a customer or friends clothes, take extra time to pin the garment with accuracy. Mistakes are made when short cuts are taken. I have a policy which is "Where I pin is where I sew". That means I take special care to pin the garment on the persons body, letting the person know that if they are happy with the pinning, they will be happy with the final [...]
The band fits perfectly, but the sides stick out like jodhpurs used to in the old days. That fashion was loose at the hips and tight from the knee down. Of course I am not talking about the below the knee thing here, but just the hip area flaring out. If there is enough room to get the sewing machine foot in below the band and take in the hip area with ease, then the [...]