Taking in or shortening a skirt while keeping its proportions
How to alter the waist, hips and length of a skirt while respecting its line, slit and pattern.
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Shirt too loose: which alterations are possible
Sides, sleeves and length: the alterations that can improve the fit of a shirt.
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Pockets, belt loops and buttons: small repairs that matter
Fixing pockets, belt loops and buttons in time prevents bigger damage and extends the life of the garment.
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Adapting your clothes after a change in weight
Which garments can be reshaped after a change in weight, and how to assess them.
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Shortening a formal dress without losing elegance
How to set the length of an elegant dress while respecting fabric, shoes, line and hem details.
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Broken zip: when to repair it and when to replace it
Slider, teeth and tape: how to tell which repair is needed when a zip stops working.
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Replacing the lining of a jacket or coat
When a worn lining can be replaced and which details to consider before the work begins.
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Jacket sleeves too long: how to fix them
Buttons, buttonholes and proportions: what to consider when a jacket's sleeves are too long.
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Tapering trouser legs without changing the line
How to narrow a trouser leg while keeping balance, comfort and a clean drape.
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Original jeans hem: when to keep it
Find out when it is worth keeping the original hem on your jeans and how to choose the right length.
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How to tell if trousers need shortening or taking in at the waist
A simple guide to working out whether trousers need shortening, taking in at the waist or reshaping with a tailoring alteration.
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Made-to-measure or alteration: when it's worth fixing a jacket
Shoulders, sleeves, waist and length: find out when a jacket can be brought back to its best with careful tailoring alterations.
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Caring for leather garments: small maintenance habits
Simple tips for looking after leather jackets and garments, and knowing when professional work is needed.
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Getting your coat ready for winter: the checklist
Lining, buttons, pockets, hems and fit: what to check before you start wearing your coat again.
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Family heirlooms: giving vintage clothes new life
A garment with a story can be worn again thanks to alterations that respect its fabric, construction and proportions.
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