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I do wedding alterations, bride, bmaid, MOB, MOG, flower girl, prom etc...formal wear. As the season winds down, so is work. What have others done to find more work? I have always relied on word of...

Tagged: internet, advertising, clients, customers, finding

Started by Cat. Last reply by Barbara Bateman Oct 2.

Hemming Jeans With A Designer Eurohem 1 Reply

By Marian Lewis The designer eurohem is a hemming technique primarily used in hemming jeans to preserve the worn hem and stitching of the original hem while shortening the jeans. Here is how to d...

Tagged: designer, eurohem, hem, denim, jeans

Started by Susan. Last reply by VERNI Aug 9.

How To Shorten The Hem Of Pants With A Cuff

By Marian Lewis To shorten the hem of pants with a cuff is easy when you follow these instructions: First try on the pants to determine how much you need to shorten them. Measure both legs as one...

Tagged: alteration, fitting, cuffed, alter, shorten

Started by Susan Jun 21.

How To Sew More Professional Looking Top-Stitching

BLOG: How To Sew More Professional Looking Top-Stitching

Tagged: Top-Stitching

Started by Susan Jun 21.

How To Sew An Easy Centered Zipper

BLOG: How To Sew An Easy Centered Zipper

Tagged: Zipper, Centered

Started by Susan Jun 21.

Larger Hip Alterations To Sewing Patterns Apply To Tops, Too!

By Marian Lewis The lower half of the body dictates a lot of what we need on the upper half. For a more successful fit, start with skirts. Get the lower body fit and then move to the upper body. ...

Tagged: alteration, Patterns, Sewing, Alterations, Hip

Started by Susan Jun 21.

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Comment by Beth Archer on October 5, 2009 at 8:34am: You might be able to get your best guage of the going rate in the area by calling alteration shops in the area, cleaners often provide this service, higher end clothing shops and bridal shops also provide this service.

Comment by Amber Gee on October 2, 2009 at 4:10pm: My name is Amber, I live in a small town in Missouri. One of my childrens teachers called me and asked if I would be willing to do some alterations for her. I did do alterations for a time but that was long ago and in another area of Missouri. Can anyone give a price of what they charge for alterations? Thank you, and have a great day! Amber

Comment by Patty Rice on July 28, 2009 at 5:52pm: Hi Katherine...I just read the post on "How to Sew an Easy Centered Zipper" ....again. My zippers are "just ok" looking and for this reason I shy away from making anything calling for a zipper that anyone might see. I found an actual tutorial in another posting, so I am going to save that. Thank you for offering your guidance to me.

Comment by Katherine Lynch on July 28, 2009 at 10:18am: I've been doing alterations on women's clothes, bridesmaids dresses and Once, a wedding gown. The only thing I shy away from is the shoulder area....especially in men's suits. I just say no. Patty, have a special problem with zips? let me know, maybe I can help you.

Comment by Patty Rice on July 27, 2009 at 7:00am: I am new to this site. When friends and family know you can sew, you are asked to do a variety of different things to make their clothes fit. So, I figured I should gain tips, pointers and advice from people who specalize in alterations. I have gotten through everything from hemming pants to prom gown alterations. I really have a problem with zippers......looking for any tips, tricks etc. Patty

Comment by Tanya on June 26, 2009 at 4:54pm: Just starting my own home-based alteration/dressmaking biz. Would love the opportunity to network to gain more ideas and am thrilled to find this forum!! Happy Sewing!