Comments on: pattern alteration

By: Lily Julow

Lily Julow — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:19:53 +0000

I’ve just become interested in sewing, and have run into my first
problem. I bought a pair of white jeans with an elastic waistband and found that although the waist is perfect the rest of it is a size or even more too big. Can you suggest the right way to alter the pants without changing the waist?

Your help would be most appreciated, Lily

By: supa

supa — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:26:53 +0000

This was so useful to read! I’m just starting out learning how to alter patterns and I really appreciate those suggestions. Can’t wait to check out the Fast Fitting book.

By: suki

suki — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:01:03 +0000

Wow!! I have that sewing machine!! well, not excat same but very similar!

By: Antonia

Antonia — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:43:16 +0000

I’m on my third scoop neck version-isn’t that a great pattern? Looks great on you.
I know just what you mean about sizing and fitting issues, I refused to sew clothes for a while because I just could not accept the sizing. Thank goodness for the internet pointing me to some great books like the one you have.

Thanks for the hint about upsizing the smaller patterns-I have more that I’d like hidden away.

By: charli

charli — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:48:45 +0000

I feel your size delusion problem! Just six years ago I was a five! A month ago I was a 16, and I just couldn’t take it anymore and am dropping weight- 33 pounds so far.

Now I just wish I had your talent for sewing so I would feel less guilty about all the new clothes I am going to have to buy in a few months!

I love that shirt! I think it would wear much better in a loser (stretchy) knit as well- I see them in the stores just like that. I prefer the longer length as well to cover up my “mommy pooch”. I think the sleeves would look great in a “boy tee” length as well. The shirt is really flattering on you. Great job!

By: Wardrobe Refashion

Wardrobe Refashion — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I know I could have just bought the pattern again in the correct size to save myself some trouble but doing it this way, I really learnt a lot. * This post appears in a more detailed form over at my blog here, so please have a look there if you are interested in pattern alteration (including Full Bust Alteration or FBA) and want some more information. - Jen