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Klams Jam posted:How easy would it for me to take in a winter coat my self? I got it last winter, and over the past year I've lost about a stone and a half, and dropped a dress size. I love my coat but it now looks like a sack on me. Are there already darts in it? You may not want to take in too much more through the darts if there are. Maybe you could take some out through the side seam?
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Klams Jam posted:Thing is I'm pretty busty. There's about difference between my bust and my waist. I would say shape the side seams first and take take in the waist with darts to fit it more. While you're doing the side seams you can also take it into the sleeve seam if you find the upper arms kinda baggy. If you're concerned about armhole/shoulder seam hanging out past your natural shoulder, you might want to see a tailor since that can be a tricky area to alter (sleeve cap needs to be reshaped).
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Dec 10, 2007 02:26
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RedFish posted:I'm jealous. I've been searching for local sewing classes in my area (Kitchener-Wterloo Ontario) with no luck; I'm not even sure where I should be looking. Google is not getting me anywhere. Have you tried calling your local fabric store? I know the Atlantic Fabrics down here in NS used to have sewing lessons. Some sewing machine stores also host lessons.
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Dec 10, 2007 04:46
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justasmile posted:I just received some awesome fabric from fabric.com --some super soft jersey knit in a pretty aqua, and a lightweight grey/blue plaid suiting. I'm working on designing my first big items (dress, skirt, maybe a top?), which is pretty exciting for me! You could take smaller stitches at the start and finish of each seam instead of reversing.
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