Altering-tailoring lets you customize your clothes for a perfect fit.
Discover tips, tricks, and techniques to tailor like a pro at home!
Since most clothing is mass-produced, retail stores cater to “average” body types.
If you are petite, plus-sized, or tall, like me, you might shop at specialty shops.
However, even if you fall into the “average” category or have features that don’t necessarily fit the mold.
You will likely need to adjust or customize store-bought clothes to fit your shape.
Everybody is different, and knowing how to alter clothing can be super handy whether you are sewing brand-new garments or adjusting ones you own or purchase.
Everyday Alterations
Simple alterations such as hemming, taking clothes in/out, or adjusting darts might seem minute.
Still, a tiny adjustment can make a huge difference and drastically improve an ill-fitting garment.
Even better, anyone can easily learn how to raise or lower a hem on a pair of pants or a skirt (at times, a sewing machine is not even necessary!).
Tailoring
Besides mastering tricks when constructing a garment, every sewer should be as good, if not better, as Altering Tailoring lets you customize your clothes for a perfect fit.
Discover tips, tricks, and techniques to tailor like a pro at home!
A piece of clothing simply because the main focus in this process is fit.
Popular tailoring techniques include waist adjustments, adding darts, changing, adding or removing sleeves, and adjusting shoulders.
Depending on the amount of adjustments, you will most likely have a garment that fits you exclusively.
Mending & Repairing
Other common mending and repair alterations include fixing broken zippers, patching up a rip, blind-sewing a tear, or replacing a lining.
Accidents happen, and you’ll save time and money if you know how to fix these boo-boos.
Are you curious about learning how to alter your clothes? Please send me your questions and comments below!