like zipper repairand letting out, mainly depends on job complexity. Suppose you want to give an heirloom dress a little makeover or turn your daughter’s gown into something she can wear more often. Alteration intricacy usually determines how much it costs to alter a prom dress or formal ...
Finding the rightfashion design inspirationis a vital part of the creative process. As a designer, you will want to explore various sources to spark your creative mind and develop originalclothing design ideasthat stand out in a competitive industry. In this section, we will delve into some of...
If your suit jacket sleeve length isn’t ‘just right,’ the best way to get it right is to visit your tailor. They can alter your sleeves to the correct length. However, remember that suit jacket sleeves can only be shortened and not lengthened. Only see your tailor if you’re concern...
Adjusting a waistband: If your waistband is too big or small, it will cost between $15 and $50 to adjust it. Pants or skirts with linings cost more than unlined ones. If you have the waist on a pair of pants adjusted, you may need to alter the seat and crotch as well, increasing ...
My mother emailed me last week to ask if she was using the word “nor” correctly, which brings us to today’s post: the use of either or and neither nor.
When sewing up my 3rd or 4th Isobel, I realized that I really needed to alter this into a top for myself. As much as I love a cute summer dress, I tend to gravitate towards tops for day to day wear. Therefore, the Isobel Top pattern hack was born..hahaha!! (Scroll to the End...
Air dry the hat.Stuff a small, clean towel into the hat to absorb excess moisture. Let the hat air dry completely. A fan or open window can shorten the drying time. Do not put the hat in a clothes dryer or in direct sunshine. ...
If your budget is very tight and it accounts for every cent you earn, you may have to consider ways to reduce your gas cost, like carpooling or waiting to do things that require driving until you can do a lot of them in just one trip. ...
If you are handed a name tag on a lanyard—one of those cords that goes around your neck—shorten the cord by tying a knot in it so your name tag is not down by your belly. Ladies, try to make sure it’s not smack dab between your boobs, because that means people will be starin...
To do that, though, you need to have a great plot. But what is plot, and how do you craft one into a great story? In this guide, we're going to talk about plot in literature. I'll share a broad definition of plot, then dive into the approach we use at The Write Practice (ca...