Comments on: Alterations: the path to perfect fit http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/ Free advice from a fashion pro Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:38:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: How to weed your closet: Organizing your wardrobe, Part 1 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-34058 How to weed your closet: Organizing your wardrobe, Part 1 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:35:50 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-34058 [...] from You Look Fab has written a fantastic list of estimated costs for tailoring in the U.S. If you’re not sure whether something could or should be tailored, remember that it [...] […] from You Look Fab has written a fantastic list of estimated costs for tailoring in the U.S. If you’re not sure whether something could or should be tailored, remember that it […]

]]> By: Five ways to look your best | youlookfab http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-28103 Five ways to look your best | youlookfab Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:54:11 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-28103 [...] is key: Once you have found the cuts that flatter your  body type, have them altered for perfect [...] […] is key: Once you have found the cuts that flatter your  body type, have them altered for perfect […]

]]> By: Caryn http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-23927 Caryn Fri, 16 May 2008 21:46:02 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-23927 I have to (sadly) agree with you on the shoulder adjustments. I find that for most clothes, if I could only take a 1" pinch out of the shoulder seams, they would fit me like a dream...unfortunately, I've been told by many seamstresses that that adjustment isn't feasible unless the garment is sleeveless. Any suggestions? I have to (sadly) agree with you on the shoulder adjustments. I find that for most clothes, if I could only take a 1″ pinch out of the shoulder seams, they would fit me like a dream…unfortunately, I’ve been told by many seamstresses that that adjustment isn’t feasible unless the garment is sleeveless. Any suggestions?

]]> By: pamphyila http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-17457 pamphyila Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:22:36 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-17457 Hey - you can do a lot of this "tailoring" yourself & save oodles of $$ - I am short & always take up my ow hems - all you need to know is the hem stitch! And buy a mending kit with lots of little spools of thread in lots of colors and some sewing needles & you can sew seams YOURSELF - or even do it on a machine. Hey - you can do a lot of this “tailoring” yourself & save oodles of $$ - I am short & always take up my ow hems - all you need to know is the hem stitch! And buy a mending kit with lots of little spools of thread in lots of colors and some sewing needles & you can sew seams YOURSELF - or even do it on a machine.

]]> By: Organize your wardrobe, part 1: Clearing your closet http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-3773 Organize your wardrobe, part 1: Clearing your closet Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:31:28 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-3773 [...] from You Look Fab has written a fantastic list of estimated costs for tailoring in the U.S. If you’re not sure whether something could or should be tailored, remember that it [...] […] from You Look Fab has written a fantastic list of estimated costs for tailoring in the U.S. If you’re not sure whether something could or should be tailored, remember that it […]

]]> By: Ang http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-2222 Ang Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:55:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-2222 I had the waist altered on a pair of jeans which cost somewhere around $25 I think. The hem altering on the same pair of jeans was about $8. But definitely well worth it (the jeans were only $20 and the altering was FANTASTIC). I had the waist altered on a pair of jeans which cost somewhere around $25 I think. The hem altering on the same pair of jeans was about $8. But definitely well worth it (the jeans were only $20 and the altering was FANTASTIC).

]]> By: Fab50Plus http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1998 Fab50Plus Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:56:02 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1998 Your prices are dead on. I just had a pair of linen pants altered in the waist for $13.00 - so you've pretty much covered the spread! ;-) Great post - thanks! Your prices are dead on. I just had a pair of linen pants altered in the waist for $13.00 - so you’ve pretty much covered the spread! ;-)

Great post - thanks!

]]> By: Marianna http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1918 Marianna Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:19:08 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1918 I just had a dress and a pr of shorts altered for $50.00. The dress required a lot of work and two sessions. I am very pleased with the results and will return to her in the future. I just had a dress and a pr of shorts altered for $50.00. The dress required a lot of work and two sessions. I am very pleased with the results and will return to her in the future.

]]> By: Megs http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1917 Megs Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:56:48 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/08/21/alterations-the-path-to-perfect-fit/#comment-1917 I think your prices are correct- I had the unfortunate experience of having a sari altered. $200 later...it's still not perfect as it was done by inexperienced seamstresses to begin with. Ouch! I think your prices are correct- I had the unfortunate experience of having a sari altered. $200 later…it’s still not perfect as it was done by inexperienced seamstresses to begin with. Ouch!

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