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Misc
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 17 Dec 2012    Post subject: Making tops slimmer? Reply with quote
I've broad shoulders and a small-ish waist so tops/jumpers usually have too much 'space' around the waist/hip area. I want to customize them so that tops sit tight around the waist.

I have a sowing machine if that helps.


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PostPosted: 20:07 - 17 Dec 2012    Post subject: Re: Making tops slimmer? Reply with quote
Misc wrote:
I've broad shoulders and a small-ish waist so tops/jumpers usually have too much 'space' around the waist/hip area. I want to customize them so that tops sit tight around the waist.

I have a sowing machine if that helps.


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Quite how you expect to adjust clothing with a seed drill is beyond me Wink
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PostPosted: 20:07 - 17 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 17 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
1. put it on inside out.

2. using pins, pinch the sides into where you want the shirt to sit. so there'll be a correctly fitting shirt, with sort of "fins" going up your sides.

3. take your sewing machine, and sew up the line created by the pins.

4. turn it the right way round and try it on....

5. if step 4 fits perfectly and youre happy with the quality of your stitching, cut the "fins" off with a scissors as you've created your new seams and they aren't needed anymore.



couldn't be more simple.
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PostPosted: 01:01 - 18 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ocatoro wrote:
1. put it on inside out.

2. using pins, pinch the sides into where you want the shirt to sit. so there'll be a correctly fitting shirt, with sort of "fins" going up your sides.

3. take your sewing machine, and sew up the line created by the pins.

4. turn it the right way round and try it on....

5. if step 4 fits perfectly and youre happy with the quality of your stitching, cut the "fins" off with a scissors as you've created your new seams and they aren't needed anymore.



couldn't be more simple.


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ocatoro
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PostPosted: 02:15 - 18 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
SQL wrote:
ocatoro wrote:
1. put it on inside out.

2. using pins, pinch the sides into where you want the shirt to sit. so there'll be a correctly fitting shirt, with sort of "fins" going up your sides.

3. take your sewing machine, and sew up the line created by the pins.

4. turn it the right way round and try it on....

5. if step 4 fits perfectly and youre happy with the quality of your stitching, cut the "fins" off with a scissors as you've created your new seams and they aren't needed anymore.



couldn't be more simple.


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spose i walked into that didn't i.

works though so hey ho Thumbs Up


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PostPosted: 20:03 - 18 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Stick the sewing machine up your T-shirt Thumbs Up
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Misc
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PostPosted: 18:30 - 22 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ocatoro wrote:
1. put it on inside out.

2. using pins, pinch the sides into where you want the shirt to sit. so there'll be a correctly fitting shirt, with sort of "fins" going up your sides.

3. take your sewing machine, and sew up the line created by the pins.

4. turn it the right way round and try it on....

5. if step 4 fits perfectly and youre happy with the quality of your stitching, cut the "fins" off with a scissors as you've created your new seams and they aren't needed anymore.



couldn't be more simple.


Will give it a go, thanks!
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PostPosted: 12:43 - 23 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
While you`ve got your sewing machine out , can you make me a party frock for Christmas Thumbs Up Smile
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 23 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Most I can do is hem some jeans. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 19:20 - 23 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have one or two tops that need 'letting out'. Embarassed
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