Tag: sewing

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
Learn how to hem pants

Learn how to hem pants

Posted on by Naomi
Especially if you are short this skill could save you a lot of money in alteration fees. First understand the types of hems. Some pants have what is referred to as a blind hem, which isn't seen from the front side of the fabric. Other pants like jeans have a top stitched hem, which shows the stitching on the outside. Note that dress pants traditionally have a...Read More
How to lower the neckline of a knit

How to lower the neckline of a knit

Posted on by Naomi
Have you ever bought a shirt and found that the neck is just a little too high for your comfort? Maybe the shirt is too close to your collar bone or gets in the way of your favorite necklace. Learn how to lower the neckline When you basic sewing skills you can alter the neckline to your liking. A client brought me this Coldwater Creek shirt, complaining...Read More