Fix a too tight waist on a skirt, post 260
When you type in loosen a tight skirt up pop a selection of videos. I came across this handy video. The lady with the classroom of sewing mchines behind her demonstrates. She is fashionist Sheri. This works best on a long skirt, becuase you are making the skirt shorter. You pull the skirt upwards to the point where it fits. You cut the excess fabric off the top, a half inch or inch above the new waistline, for turning the seam allowance uder. Shortening The Zip You cut right across the zip. Then, of course, you have to sew over both sides at the stop to prevent the zi pull from pulling off. Securing Seams On a skirt with several vertical seams, she reinforces the seams. This won't work on all gaments. But it might work on some, and just the one you wish to fix. Two sources of videos are wikihow and youtube. A few Americanisms transated American - British English awesome - amazing, fantastic, impressive, wonderful dress form - mannequin, model zipper - zip Useful ...