i altered a hand-me-down jacket so it would fit better. the jacket was a men’s L size which was nice and roomy but also heavy, bulky and not quite practical for me.

to make it smaller, i first unpicked the hood, zipper, waistband ribbing, pockets, and facing strips. then i cut the waistband into 2, a narrower strip for the neck + a wider strip for the waist. (added ribbing to the neckline cos it was too big after removing the hood) then i sewed the pieces back together.

#sewing #alterations

#100DaysOfWardrobe project 2 is done!

started: 3/15/23
finished: 3/17/23

#handsewing #mending #alterations #100DaysProject

The Saga of My Sister's Pants.

http://edgestitch.com/2023/01/need-alterations-heres-a-quarter-call-someone-who/

#quilters #sewists #sewing #sewers #alterations #GarmentSewing

lazy #SundaySewing - drafting out the athletic butt adjustment on a pair of shorts for my partner.

once again i'm appreciative of the mechanical drawing class i was required to take in 8th grade. we were taught how to properly use a ruler and pencils for drafting.

#sewing #FlatPattern #drafting #alterations #SewistsOfMastodon

In Spring 2022 when the weather got warmernI took the waistband off and then did nothing until now when it's cold again.

So today I put the waistband over the widest part of my hips and pinned extra fabric in place to fill the gap. Then I added similarly sized triangles to the sides from hip to knee.

#sewing #alterations #pyjamas

Today I'm altering some pyjamas I made in probably late 2020 -- I took a pattern from my then favourite pyjamas, made some in dark blue brushed cotton flannel, liked it, and made these in really warm brushed cotton in a blue-and-white pattern that makes me think of Asiatic Pheasant type transferware crockery.

The heavier fabric had less stretch/give and they were a tiny bit too tight. This was fine until I got tired of it.

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This is my brother's Ukrainian Army jacket that I am altering. It's been basted and chalk marked on the outside. Now, I cut the basting, turn it inside out and re-baste prior to putting it on the machine to sew.

#SlavaUkraini
#Alterations
#Clothing
#Sewing

Another garment needing to be sized up. Luckily the wearer was able to purchase a second dress so the inserts are nearly imperceptible. Now I just have to hope I don’t have to spend any extra time on it since I’ve already used up all the time I estimated on this project, and a bit more as well. Any extra is time I won’t take payment for. #sewing #alterations