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Here is how to replace the zipper on a knitted cardigan, replace the zipper on a knitted skirt, and change the elastic in cuffs. — Hello, sewing friends! Welcome back to another sewing alterations tutorial. This seems to be turning into a series as there is so much to alterations apart from the regular hemming and zipper replacement that I want to share. Many sewists are intimidated by alterations and there is a good reason […]

Random DIY sewing alterations – Zippers and Elastic

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Change turtleneck into a crew neck — Changing the neckline shape is a very common clothing alteration. In a previous post, I’ve shown how to do it with the use of binding tape. How you are going to alter the neck depends largely on the garment you are dealing with. In this sewing tutorial, I am going […]

Change a turtleneck into a crew neck – another way

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make a neckline smaller — Do you have a favorite top that is too wide at the neck opening and you want to make the neckline smaller? Or, you are working on a pattern and you want to change how the pattern is finished at the neckline? Either way, this article is going to outline […]

How to make a neckline smaller (or bigger)

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how to take in the waist on jeans — Taking in the waist of jeans and pants is probably the most requested alteration in our studio. The other one, believe it or not, is upsizing the waist. I fix most of mine, too. If this is something you would like to learn how to do, let me show you […]

How To Take In The Waist On Jeans – Step-by-step

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how to fix ripped jeans — How to Fix Ripped Jeans: A Step-by-Step Guide Ripped jeans are a popular fashion trend, but when they get too damaged, they can be annoying. If you have a pair of ripped jeans that you love, don’t throw them away! You can fix them and enjoy them a bit longer. […]

5 Ways to Fix Ripped Jeans: A DIY Guide (with ...

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