Category: Sewing Alterations

Sewing clothing alterations is not that hard. Learn to alter ready made clothes for a perfect fit.

How much do prom alterations cost

How much do prom alterations cost

Are you concerned about how much prom alterations cost? According to this article on money.com, the average cost of prom is close to $1000. Between the limo, the ticket, the dress, the nails, the shoes, the jewelry, the makeup, and the hair – the costs rise astronomically! Teens and their families often make the mistake of forgetting to budget for dress alterations. Alterations can cost more than...Read More
How to shorten jacket sleeves with buttons

How to shorten jacket sleeves with buttons

A common problem for sport jackets or suit jackets is that the sleeves are too long. Learning to shorten jacket sleeves is not a complicated alteration. For full access to this tutorial without ads, the pdf download is available in my store. The first question I get asked is "What is the standard jacket sleeve length?" The standard is for the shirt to be showing just past...Read More
How to make pants longer than the original hem

How to make pants longer than the original hem

Nothing is worse than pants that are too short. At least I would say that is true for me! It makes me feel so self-conscious especially if they are a wide leg pant that aren’t coming over my shoes. Not everyone is like this. I have several clients, particularly from the older generation who actually prefer their pants to be short. A few weeks back a gentleman...Read More
Can Fashionistas Alter a Formal Gown? #SayYesToAlterations

Can Fashionistas Alter a Formal Gown? #SayYesToAlterations

Now that Christmas is over, I have winter ball dresses filling the shop. Our small-town high school holds a winter ball in January for the juniors, which is also open to the rest of the high school as well. This year the dresses varied in color and texture. Reds, blues, greens, brown; velvet, satin and chiffon. The standard alteration that I get asked for is to shorten...Read More