so either measure down from the stitching line, or add that ½” onto your measurement. For my husband’s very casual longer length sleeve, the measured length happened to fall exactly on the lengthen/shorten line. Whether you’re cutting...
This is the most flattering arrangement for a man trying to slim his figure. Buy jackets that are one size above the size that is too small. Jackets should stop at the waist and sleeves should be kept shorter to lengthen the arms. Do not buy jackets with elastic waistbands. This adds ...
A shorter person may like to lengthen herself. Play with the guidelines that suit you best and find out what works for you!Ava Rodgers Do you sell petite clothing? Thank you! Sylvia I don’t sell any clothing myself. I just link to great pieces I discover online or wear myself....
Cal focuses on which measurements you need to take in order to draft a pattern that can be used to create a shirt, tunic, or dress simply by adjusting the length. Once your pattern is drafted, you’ll be ready to start sewing in the next episode!What you
Lengthen your torso Tucking blouses and tops is best avoided. Avoid stiff fabrics, boxy blazers and big cable-knit sweaters You will look much better in a torso-skimming dress that you can belt. A wrap dress will suit many busty women. ...
This is a helpful hack if you love the details of the neckline or sleeves on a dress but prefer to wear blouses or tops. If you liked this, you might also want to learn how to lengthen a top pattern into a dress. I demonstrated this with the Fifer top and made a really cute ...
In this outfit here, I’ve pair my boot cut cropped jeans with an almond toe mule. The almond toe mule helps to lengthen the leg by showing off more of the leg and extending the foot with the almond shape toe. To keep things casual, for this look I’ve paired my cropped jeans with...
4-Time for gathering! There are lots of ways to gather fabric, my favorite is to crank the tension wheel up as high as it will go, and lengthen the stitch as long as it will go. Sew right along the raw edge and the fabric will magically gather up. ...
As this is my first time having an issue with the sleeves being too short, I wanted to ask what would be the best way to lengthen them without compromising the balance in the cuff area. Many thanks, Jack Reply Simon Crompton Reply to Jack 11 months ago Could you not lengthen it ...
This stunning botanical print romper is ideal for summer. The off the shoulder neckline means there’ll be no strappy tan lines while the brown belt and gold buckle cinches in the waist and compliments the green tones perfectly. Heeled nude sandals serve to lengthen your legs and give this ...