Sewing

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2009-11-04 Sewing - Altering lined slacks:

Hi Leslie! Congratulations on your weight loss! As a general rule yes, you would separate the lining from the slacks, alter both pieces separately and then re-attach them, but this depends on the

2009-11-04 Sewing - alterations:

Dear Jenny, For a one size difference, you could either take up 1/4 inch on each seam or 1/2 inch at either side. I don't know how the elastic waist was originally sewn, but if you can, take the elastic

2009-11-02 Sewing - lining draperies:

Great to hear back from you. The lining is cut shorter than the decorator fabric. With the lining being so heavy and thick in this case you want to take out the bulk. I do not see what your decorator

2009-10-28 Sewing - attaching lace to a veil:

Dear Sue, To me, a wedding veil is something that very well might become an heirloom. Which means it could possibly be passed down to a daughter, granddaughter, etc. And saying that, I would never consider

2009-10-25 Sewing - CORSET BACK BRIDAL DRESS:

Dear Lorraine, Thanks for reading my info on the corset back dress, but I was not the one working on the dress. Another reader had written to me for advice on the dress she was making and I was basically