Converting a Dress Into a Shirt
How do you pin up a dress so it is a shirt?
Shortening Sleeves on a Lined Leather Jacket
I need help in shortening the sleeves in a lined leather jacket. I am not sure how to anchor the lining back to the leather without doing it by hand since it was sewn from the inside when it was made.
Shortening the Stride in Men's Pants
How do I shorten the stride in men's pants to fit a young boy?
Suggestions for Altering Clothing
I need help altering clothes due to weight loss. Any suggestions to help would be appreciated.
I am 14 and do not know about sewing. I just want to know how to tighten my t-shirt sleeves, I'm a male. Please explain, step by step, the easiest way to do this.
Altering Jeans to Replace Button and Zipper with Elastic or Velcro
My husband is disabled and has issues with the zipper and button on his jeans. I'm wondering if there is an easy way to make an elastic waist in his jeans. Thanks!
Altering a Skirt to Make Pants or Shorts
How can I turn a wide skirt into pants or shorts without taking the waistband off?
Altering an Adult Necktie to Fit a Child
How can I use an adult necktie and turn it into a child's necktie?
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Use a Handmade Patch to Cover a Stain or Ad
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" align="left" width="72" height="77">If you find a big stain on the front of your infants onesie or child's t-shirt, or would rather not be advertising some company name splashed across the front, cover it up with a hand-made patch!
Tips for novices sewers about how to shorten long sleeves and pants. Also advice on beginning sewing machines. Post your ideas.
