How to tailor your own clothes

Aurora Sisneros shows you a quick and easy way to take in a shirt by yourself without using a dress form.

It's great to learn simple ways to alter clothes to get a beautiful, custom fit. A custom fit is the best way to make your clothing look well-made and expensive.There are lots of ways to alter clothes like lengthening or shortening hems, taking in the sides or letting out the sides, adding darts or removing darts, lengthening or shortening sleeves, mending holes, etc. alter clothes

Get started on making your wardrobe work for you, by learning how to tailor! Learning how to sew and tailor is super easy to learn, and a lot of fun. The best part is, it is great for the environment.

Stop giving away pants that are too big. Now you can tailor your own pants with these pretty simple steps!

In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.

Learn how to tailor your favorite shirts at the side seams for a perfect fit! Detailed instructions and photos included.

What is a toile & Why are toiles so important? Toile - an early version of a finished garment made up in cheap material so that the design can be tested and perfected. Plus top toile making tips!

Are you someone who has been sewing clothing and finding that your clothes just aren’t turning out how you wanted them to? Maybe they’re wearable, but just don’t look good on you, or maybe they actually turned out beautifully, but you find them languishing in the back of your closet, never being wor

Have you wanted to start sewing clothes yourself? Making clothing (for yourself or others) is an amazing skill to have, and can be so rewarding and fun! Picking the perfect fabric, adding or avoiding certain features, and customizing it to your shape and size are just a few of the reasons why you should learn to sew garments. If you want to see how to start sewing clothes but don't know exactly how then this How to Get Started Sewing Clothes guide is for you! Find more projects like this…

Today I’m going to share with you all my experience with tailoring a button up shirt. Like many women out there, I have a difficult shape to find clothes for. M…

Learn how to start making your own patterns with these pattern making tutorials - great for beginners and more experienced!

Tailor and hem those slightly oversized jeans with a few easy steps.

When sewing clothes knowing how to take measurements accurately will result in clothes that fit right. This post tells you what, where and how to measure.

The Clothes Alteration does save you money but it also gives you more clothing options! Knowing how to alter clothes is important for every sewer.

Learn all these sewing and alterations you can do yourself to make your wardrobe fit well and last longer. Don't pay for these alterations!

Alter skirts to fit you yourself instead of taking it to the tailor. With a little sewing experience and this tutorial, you can do it and save money! http://www.ehow.com/how_2086540_alter-skirt.html?utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=freestyle&utm_campaign=fanpage

You don’t need to be an expert seamstress to get your clothing to fit just how you want it. Here are three easy ways to alter clothes that any beginner can do.

Thanks to Valerie of Threads Thoughts Things and Dottie Adele for yet another amazing Sewing 101 installment. I have to say that (besides this), this might be my favorite of her tutorials yet. It's just such a great, versatile, and

Are you tired of confusing pattern sewing instructions in today’s sewing world? Or do you want to design your own clothes or patterns, but aren’t sure how to actually sew them together once you’ve dra