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    6 Tips for Altering Clothes

    If you're looking to sew hems on the pants or take in the seams in the sides, or design your ideal dress
    for you, we have a few guidelines to help you find an ideal fitting.

    1. Know your measurements:


    The numbers retailers use to determine the size of their clothes differ between brands.  Instead of using
    clothing sizes as a reference keep your own  note of the measurements you have (neck and bust hips,
    waist, arms, and inseam) in your bag when you shop. If you shop online, look at the sizing charts on the
    page for the item; when going shopping, carry a measuring tape or observe the fit of a dress in the room
    where you dress. Once you're prepared to cut and tailor your clothes, you'll be aware of exactly what
    areas you'll need to focus on.

    2. Buy clothes that fit your widest measurement:


    Make sure you buy clothes that fit your largest measurement, for example when your hips are your
    largest part, purchase clothes that will meet your hips instead of jeans that sit perfectly in the waist but
    are tight around the hips. If you purchase clothes that fit your measurement at the widest point You can
    then utilize the sewing equipment to sew off other areas of your body that aren't as comfortable.

    3. Experiment on old clothes first:


    It is essential to the practice of becoming a proficient tailor.  As you gain experience, you'll be more
    confident sewing machines for altering clothes according to suit your preferences. Test your techniques
    using an old shirt or worn-out pants, or purchase the item at the  local thrift shop. Don't try alterations
    on an expensive or new piece of clothing.

    4. Test before you cut:


    Before changing your clothing, take measurements and look at the size.  You can visualize your changes
    by sketching the stitches on the garment using chalk, then pining the garment to the spot you're
    planning to sew, or stitching the new edge (you could always undo the seam if you don't think it's
    exactly perfect). Test the garment again before removing the excess fabric in order to confirm that the
    changes are made correctly.

    5. Use the right thread:


    When making alterations , make sure to use thread that blends in with the fabric. For instance, you could
    you can use black thread for altering the black fabric of a blouse.  Selecting the right colour thread will
    make your alteration look more subtle and doesn't require you to be concerned about sewing the perfect
    straight line.

    6. Lock in your stitches:


    When you are ready to sew to ensure that your stitches remain in place by locking them (also known as
    "backstitching") at the beginning and the end of every seam. Backstitching is the process of sewing some straight
    stitches to the front after which press the button on your machine to sew reverse (or utilize to use the "lock stitch"
    button, depending on the model you have) by doubling the initial few stitches prior to release the reverse button and
    then sewing forward.

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