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Petite Alterations: Armholes are Too Low
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Every summer I try to shop for a staple sleeveless dress to make the hot days bearable. To my dismay and disappointment the armholes, more often than not, are almost to my waist and most of my bra is showing. When i first became cocky with my sewing skills I had no qualms about buying an off the rack garment with armhole issues, certain that I could fix it. Alas, … Read More →
Petite Alterations: What You Can and Cannot Fix
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Let’s talk retail: So you are standing in the dressing room trying on the perfect outfit (perfect on the hanger). YOu look at the waist and it hits at a strange place. Also, the armholes are a little low and the hem is long. Ever optimistic about your alteration skills, you dash to the checkout to purchase your latest and greatest project. No trip to the fabric store needed to … Read More →
How to add Gathers to a Garment
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I personally like to add gathering, or shirring to styles. it is a way to add extra dimension and also substitute darts on occassion (more on that to come later). Many of the SBCC style incorporate gathering. For most sewers, adding a single line of basting thread seems sufficient, but for maximum control and a better end result follow the guidelines below
SB302 Maxi Skirt
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The maxi skirt is the summer must have. It may not be summer yet, but it will be here soon enough. At Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick we’ve got what you are looking for. For a maxi skirt to work for a petite frame, it should be a little more fitted and swingy at the hem, just not too full. Our fave skirt is SB302 which I call a “femme fatale” … Read More →