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How to hem jeans like the store

Posted on October 30, 2018April 3, 2023 by Naomi

Over the years so many clients have come asking me if I can hem jeans like the store. I've had people suggest that I cut off the original hem and just sew it back on a few inches up, as if that would keep the store look. I've tried so hard not to laugh at that because obviously the clients are well intentioned but have no knowledge...Read More

How to Avoid Mistakes When Altering a Gown at the Shoulders

Posted on October 22, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Have you ever wanted to alter a formal gown? This one came to me from a bad tailoring experience and was in desperate need of correcting. The client had called begging me to see what I could do to fix the situation but I was not prepared for what I found. I just though that common sense would tell you not to do what this seamstress did...Read More

How to make the waist of jeans fit

Posted on October 1, 2018April 3, 2023 by Naomi

I have bought so many pairs of pants that gap in the back of the waist. When I sit down or bend over it might give someone a show that I don't want them to see, besides the discomfort of having to constantly pull up my pants. Apparently I'm not the only one who has this problem because I have had many clients bring in jeans with...Read More

How to Quickly Initiate DIY Alterations with These 8 Essential Tools?

Posted on August 1, 2018April 3, 2023 by Naomi

Naomifata.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com Altering your own clothing doesn't require a lot of expensive tools. In fact you can start with just a few. This short list of supplies would be an investment of about $200. In a few...Read More