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First, your lessons are very professional and down to the point. Easy to follow. But all your pants alteration lessons are dealing with shortening pants/or slimming the waistline..how about letting them out, and making the waistline bigger - most people probably gain weight when they get older, and not lose it ;) I am really missing these kind of instructions!
thanks
I am trying to let out pants that I last wore 25 years ago! ;) and yes, found out there was no seam allowance. But, if they are jeans (the specific pants I am refering to are nice thin leather pants (worth keeping all these years, cut like jeans), one could put a wedge in there..I messed up the pants, and will have to wait till I have better skills!
Also, I am a real beginner. I would appreciate an introduction to general pattern reading etc. thanks!
Bernd
Dear Bernd,
I see what you mean. It is more challenging to let out than it is to take in, when altering garments. Especially when you want to add fabric into seams to make the garment larger.
Thanks for your suggestion.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear bernd,
Thank you so much. I will add your suggestion for this topic to my list for future lessons.
Generally when we can not find the right size at the store, it is better to buy a garment that is larger rather than smaller, so that we can alter it easily. Usually ready made garments do not have enough of a seam allowance to be let out as much as needed. That's why I covered shortening and taking in the lessons.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat