When you want to add an elastic waistband, it’s usually a simple process—fold the top of the fabric over to create a casing, insert the elastic, and you’re done. Alternatively, you can use exposed elastic for a more modern look, attaching it directly to the top of the skirt. However, if you’re replacing a worn-out … Read more
Learn different ideas on how to widen skinny jeans into bootcut, flared or straight cut
Most of the time, it takes someone in front of you to notice and alert you about the bra strap creeping from under the shoulder of your dress. If it is a date or a business meeting, you may or maynot get the hint from the many embarrassed looks that signal that it is out … Read more
Do you know that a fitting t-shirt can take off years from your age? And weight ? Baggy t-shirts can make you look heavier – especially if the waist is not defined and the arms are not shaped. But when I got a lot of oversized t-shirts at a store for a pittance, I forgot … Read more
My daughter came and told me her new uniform top was too loose. I altered it with two small darts in the back. Some weeks later she came up again for repair – I guess the top shrunk with washing and then she grew (though she refuses this thought outright ) – the seam on … Read more
Jeans are meant to be comfortable (for most people), but what if it is so loose that it will come down the waist – and this happens to those who choose jeans based on their hips and have a smaller waist when compared to the hips for standard sizes in jeans. Some may have a … Read more