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SKIRT SIDE ALTERATION
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Wed, 01/02/2013 - 11:07
Hi Nehzat,i have a skirt that is a bit too big for me and i will like to alter it on both the side seams and waist band but,i have pocket on both sides close to my side seams.How will u suggest i go about the alteration?
Fri, 01/04/2013 - 14:00
#2
Re: side seam and waistband skirt alteration
Dear predebby66,
You should take in the same amount from the lining as you took in from the shell. To do this, you need to copy the new seam line from the shell to the lining.
I suggest you watch chapters 46 and 47 from the Panel Dress Sewing video lesson. In those chaptets I show how to do this.
Sometimes in ready made garments the lining is a different size than the shell. So you should do a test fitting first.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Wed, 01/02/2013 - 15:55
#3
Re: Skirt Alteration
Dear predebby66,
First thing I suggest you do, is watch the: Pants Alteration: Side Seam & Waistband Video Lesson. This lesson is for pants, however taking in from the side seams is the same for skirts as well. The pants do not have pockets in this case, but below I will tell you what to do.
Wear your skirt, pinch the excess on both sides, try to keep the excess the same amount on both sides and pin. Now use the same method as the pants alteration video, link above, to mark the new seam lines. Do this while ignoring the pockets for now.
Baste along the marks, do a test fitting to make sure you like the fit.
Now working just on one side, remove the pocket and sew the seam line above and below the pocket opening by machine. Using the other side pocket as reference, sew back the pocket on this side the same way. Then you can finish the other side as well.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Happy Sewing,
Nehzat
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Hi Nehzat,thanks for your prompt response.Another thing i forgot to ask is that,the skirt is lined.So,do i have to alter the linning as well and if YES,what is the best method of doing this as well as in,shd i ripped it off the skirt first or how do i do it.