Comments on: Altering clothes to make them fit: 20 typical clothing fitting problems

By: Sarina Tariq

Sarina Tariq — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:03:22 +0000

In reply to Linda Corcoran. Cant you make darts in the back near the hips starting from the waist.

By: Linda Corcoran

Linda Corcoran — Thu, 25 May 2023 04:46:34 +0000

I bought a dress , waist is fine but it’s too big across the hips and thighs. I have taken in the side seams equally on both sides of the dress but now it looks like the back of the dress is almost bigger than the front ! It’s hard to explain but when I try it on it looks like I should be taking more from the back ( at the side seam ) than the front ? It’s almost like the seam is working it’s way round to the front and the back is now further round ???
Can you help please as I can’t take the dress in all the way up the side because it would then be too tight across my tummy and chest .

By: Sarina

Sarina — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 05:33:55 +0000

In reply to Mary. Sorry If it is offensive. It was just a way of starting an article - not meant to shame anyone. Everyone is beautiful in their own way, whatever their weight.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:25:08 +0000

“1. The dress is too tight. This is a sad situation to be in. Either you have put on weight, which is sad or you bought a size smaller hoping you will lose weight, which is sadder.”

This is a horrible way to begin this article. People are looking for help, not be shamed for putting on weight. Poorly written and ignorant.

By: Sarina

Sarina — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:45:21 +0000

In reply to Theresa Darnold. They must have first sewn the dart and then cut the dart seam allowance to open it out smoothly. I guess you will have to sew it back the same way or cut the bodice with a princess seam - but then it will tighten the bodice.

By: Theresa Darnold

Theresa Darnold — Mon, 30 May 2022 19:39:08 +0000

I bought a ready made dress that has darts in the front. It is pointy at the apex. Does not look good to say the least. I took out one dart hoping I could just re-do the dart. After taking the dart out, I find whoever made it, cut a hole and then sewed the dart. How can I fix this?!!

By: Singh Smart Alteration

Singh Smart Alteration — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:13:26 +0000

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By: ROSA R ADORNA

ROSA R ADORNA — Thu, 20 May 2021 22:28:47 +0000

Hi maam , can i ask who is the author and when it is published? Because i like your topic. Your response is much appreciated.Thank you

By: mary

mary — Wed, 12 May 2021 15:50:35 +0000

cant pull down top fast enoiugh to go to bathroom what can i do

By: Christina

Christina — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:54:53 +0000

In reply to Margorie Freese. Look at adding a waist stay. Google that phrase, usually a simple grosgrain ribbon will do the trick

By: Margorie Freese

Margorie Freese — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 16:24:01 +0000

I have a prom dress that rides up from the waist to the bust when I walk. How do I fix that?

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 22:06:11 +0000

I have a dressy rain coat that has elastic on the outside of the cuffs. It goes about halfway around the cuffs. One end is sewn into the sleeve (on the seam) and the other end is fastened with a button. These pieces of elastic are large and loose and they don’t like to stay in place. Also, they seem to serve no purpose, since they’re not adjustable at all. Is there an easy way for fix this for someone with novice sewing skills? Thank you.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 05:22:17 +0000

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By: Sarina

Sarina — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 13:45:17 +0000

In reply to sally palmer. Hi Palmer Does it have extra seam allowance to let out?

By: sally palmer

sally palmer — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:44:48 +0000

my jumpsuit is to tight around the waist how can i fix it