Sewing hacks alterations

I am short. There is no other way to put it. I’m barely 5′ tall. I think I’ve only bought two pairs of used jeans in my life that were already hemmed to my length…ever……

Learn to sew a Ladder stitch (invisible stitch) by hand. The Ladder stitch is great for closing seams and repairing holes in clothes.

Learn all these sewing and alterations you can do yourself to make your wardrobe fit well and last longer. Don't pay for these alterations!

Learn how to easily alter your waistband by taking a tuck, a simple sewing alteration anyone can do.

The ripped jeans look is so three years ago.

How do you fix a neckline that's too low? It's surprisingly easy! Here are four very simple ways to raise a neckline.

In this video tutorial you will learn how to tighten jeans waist without using sewing machine. Hand sewing with the help of a needle and a thread can be done on the back side of jeans to reduce the waist of jeans or pants. This method is the most effective, quick and easy and any beginner level sewer can do it. Explore my embroidery design collection and tutorials. Click now to get inspired and start stitching! #EmbroideryForBeginners #EasyEmbroideryDesigns #HandEmbroideryTutorials…

Check out these simple clothing alterations you can do yourself when those ready to wear clothes don't fit quite right or if your weight has recently fluctuated.

It can get frustrtating when your favourite clothing gets too tight on your body - Here are some tips to alter them to make them looser.

(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html…

Clothing Alterations and Repairs: How Much Do You Charge? – Sewing Society

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The first step to taking in a shirt is obviously trying it on, not just relying on the size on the tag. This allows you to see how much larger the fit is for a big shirt and to also determine if different areas of the shirt fit better than others. Aurora shows you how she recommends trying the shirt on inside out, making the shirt ready to pin for the needed alterations.

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There is something to be said for being a little handy with a needle and thread (or sewing machine). It’s just nice to know that when you try on those pants that are too long or that dress th…

Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.

How To Make A Blouse Smaller By Taking It In At The Sides - Doina Alexei

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I have a lot of shirts and dresses where the armhole is just too big or wide. Here's a tutorial to fix those large armholes.