How Far in Advance You Should Schedule Alterations

The reason tailors don’t accept some alteration requests often comes down to unrealistic timelines. Quality alterations take time, and when garments are brought in too close to a deadline, there’s less room to do the work properly. When this is the case, even experienced professionals can’t guarantee the best outcome.  Additionally, different types of clothing […]

Eight Types of Alterations That Aren’t Meant for Sewing Kits

Woman measuring fabric and preparing alterations with a sewing machine and dress form in a well-lit sewing studio.

Learning some basic alterations is a great skill to have. It can save a button, fix a loose hem, or tighten up a waistband in a pinch. Sewing a button is one thing, but reshaping a jacket or adjusting a lined dress is something else entirely. Those kinds of changes require a trained hand, an […]