Category: Sewing Alterations

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

How to Easily Fix Sewing Machine Stitches That Won’t Catch

How to Easily Fix Sewing Machine Stitches That Won’t Catch

Posted on by Naomi
Have you ever sat down at your machine to sew a project and found that the sewing machine stitches aren't catching? That can be so frustrating and it takes the fun out of the project. Rather than enjoying a relaxing afternoon at a hobby you love, you end up gritting your teeth and raising your blood pressure. I recall a few years back that a friend text...Read More
How to shorten a dress without hemming from the bottom

How to shorten a dress without hemming from the bottom

Posted on by Naomi
The standard way of shorten the length of a dress is normally from the bottom. But sometimes that isn't the best option, especially it there are add-ins to the skirt, like this one with a piece of lace connecting the farbic of the dress body to the checked ruffle. For this dress the stitches attaching the lace must be carefully removed.  An awl or a seamripper are...Read More
How to alter the neckline of a favorite dress

How to alter the neckline of a favorite dress

Posted on by Naomi
Sometimes dresses come with high necklines. Maybe you want to wear a special necklace or you just prefer to have the neckline lower for comfort. This can be tricky but not impossible and with some ingenuity you can have amazing outcomes! I have a client who love the Michal Negrin designer dresses. She brought me two very similar dresses that had a high neckline. One I altered...Read More