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Tag: Alterations

  • Fabric Marking Tools to Tailor Garments like a Pro

    Fabric Marking Tools to Tailor Garments like a Pro

    If 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 something,…

  • How to sew clothes bigger

    How to sew clothes bigger

    Have 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 zip…

  • Alter Almost Anything Online Course

    Alter Almost Anything Online Course

    Do you have a pile of clothes in the back of your closet you don’t wear because the fit just isn’t right?  DID YOU KNOW? Clothing sizes are based on a series of averages, and, well, we don’t all fit into the same mold.  IMAGINE… Alter Almost Anything Make your clothes fit you, and not…

  • Sew Mindful Podcast Interview

    Sew Mindful Podcast Interview

    Making alterations for your body shape I was recently a guest on the Sew Mindful Podcast. It was a pleasure speaking with Jacqui all about alterations, and getting to hear her experience on this subject too. Have a listen to our chat to hear about our relationship with alterations, and how it can be so…

  • Waitlist for Be Your Own Tailor Online Course

    One of the biggest misconceptions I see people make is thinking that the best way to have a perfectly fitting wardrobe is to buy a pattern and sew it from scratch. And I get it. Everyone tells you to just sew your pattern based on your measurement that falls in the largest size and then…

  • How to straighten bootcut jeans

    How to straighten bootcut jeans

    A fairly quick way to update old jeans is to adjust the fit through the leg. I’ll show you a trick I have to sew around those bulky topstitched seams so you can straighten bootcut jeans. This also works for reducing the flare on flared jeans. You can apply this technique anywhere you want to…

  • What to know about adjustable dress forms

    What to know about adjustable dress forms

    First of all…what is an adjustable dress form? An adjustable dress form is a torso-shaped figure used to help make clothes fit on a body, that is, well, adjustable. Typically it has dials to adjust the chest, waist and hips to the desired measurement. The height can usually be adjusted as well. This post contains…

  • New: Private fitting lessons

    I thought I would try a new way to help people who want more support on their garment sewing journey. Ok, so if you are reading this, chances are: You know I’m really into helping people fit their clothes to their unique body. It can be frustrating shopping or making clothes that weren’t designed for…

  • How to start sewing clothes

    Things to know when you are starting your first garment sewing project How does one even know where to start with making their own clothes anyway? If you want to start sewing clothes, it’s like anything else to learn. Did you learn to ride a bike or swim or read right away? No. It does…

  • Alterations aren’t boring.

    Sometimes it seems like people who sew love to hate alterations. If that’s you, I’d love to change your mind! First of all, I have a question for you. Why did you start to sew? Might it have something to do with the following: I have an interest in all of the above. I started…