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How to Alter a Blazer That is Too Big or Small (Easy Tips)

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/ By James V.

If you’ve lost weight, gained weight, or inherited a blazer intended for a different body shape altogether, don’t give up on that poorly-fitting blazer just yet.Regardless of whether it’s a formal

How to Alter a Sweater That Is Too Long or Small (Easy Tips)

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/ By James V.

T-shirts and shirts are all easy enough to alter, but what about sweaters? With most off-the-hanger options seeming to cater to the type of ‘average’ body that, in reality, is anything but average,

How to Alter a Coat That Is Too Big or Small (Easy Tips)

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/ By James V.

While a nice, perfectly-fitted coat can make your entire look, an ill-fitting coat, no matter how stylish or beautiful the design, can make you look unkempt and unattractive. Your coat may be too big or

How to Alter a Vest to Make It Smaller or Bigger (Easy Tips)

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/ By James V.

A vest, also known as a waistcoat, is a garment worn mostly by men with suits. A well-fitted vest makes you look put together and can enhance your entire appearance, while an ill-fitting vest only makes

How to Alter a Skirt That Is Too Small (Too Big or Long)

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/ By James V.

What could be more comfortable than an elastic waistband? No matter how big your lunch, elastic waistbands just give and give and give. That said, an elastic waistband that doesn’t fit perfectly can

How to Alter a Jumpsuit That Is Too Small (Too Big, Crotch)

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/ By James V.

When the fit isn’t right. Isn’t that the way it is with clothes? You find a clothing item that has just the right color or pattern, yet when you try it on, tweaks need to be made. You can either learn

Replace Drawstring With Elastic vs Elastic Drawstring Cord

One of the great things about sewing is that you can make alterations with ease. If you do not like a highlight, pocket or even a drawstring, you can change it to something you prefer. That is something

How to Make a Button-up Shirt Bigger (Men’s Dress Shirt)

Growing bigger is not always a good thing. When you are an adult growing bigger means you need larger clothes. You may not have the budget for new dress shirts so trying to make your current ones bigger

How to Make a Dress Bigger in The Bust Easily (Helpful Tips)

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/ By James V.

If you’ve heard the term “letting out” and wondered what it means, you’re in the right place to find out. “Letting out” is, simply put, the term for making your dress a little roomier

How to Cut a Shirt For Shoulder Surgery (4 Changing Tips)

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/ By James V.

Shoulder injuries happen. Many of those injuries also require surgery. What that does is alter the way you move your shoulder and arm, making traditional shirt designs a little inconvenient. A few tips

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