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Fabric Marking Tools to Tailor Garments like a Pro
TweetSharePin11 SharesIf you are going to alter clothing, pinning and marking fabric is an important step. Using the right fabric marking tools can make this task easier. It’s important that you can see your markings, but for them to also disappear when you need them too. Before you mark your fabric If you are altering…
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How to sew clothes bigger
TweetSharePin33 SharesHave you wondered if it is possible to sew clothes bigger? Tailor like a pro: How to Sew Clothes Bigger to Achieve the Perfect Fit In this article, I’ve come up with ideas to change too-tight clothing into pieces that you’ll be able to love wearing again. Whether it’s helping a dress that won’t…
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Shorten a jacket sleeve by hand
TweetSharePin174174 SharesShorten a jacket sleeve without a sewing machine Shortening a jacket sleeve is one of the rare times I do an alteration by hand. It is possible to shorten a jacket sleeve using the sewing machine. (I once worked with someone who would do this, but it involves opening up the jacket lining in…
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How to sew darts on the back of a dress
TweetSharePin131131 SharesWhy would you sew darts on the back of a dress? A skill you will want to master if you are interested in altering your own clothing is pinning and sewing darts on tops and dresses. I like to have my clothes darted in the back, and this tutorial goes over how to sew…