How to Take in the Waist of Jeans with Elastic
Learn how to take in the waist of jeans with elastic for a quick and simple fix. This alteration is great for getting the waistband of jeans to fit! Do…
How to Hem Jeans with the Original Hem
Learn how to hem jeans by reusing the original hem. Shorten your denim pants and keep the same look! Jeans are purchased with a loved and worn look. All the…
How to Hem Shorts with a Cuff
Learn how to hem shorts with a cuff for a casual and fun look. This sewing tutorial requires minimal sewing and can be done by hand. I love wearing shorts…
How to Make a One Piece Into a Tankini
Learn how to make a one piece into a tankini. This refashion project is great for a one piece swimsuit that is too short or long in the torso. I…
How to Alter Jeans: 11 Tutorials
Learn how to alter jeans at the waist and hem, and how to fix holes and fix zippers. Save your favorite jeans and make them fit perfectly. It’s so hard…
How to Crop Jeans
Learn how to crop jeans to the right length to get the popular raw edge look. This is an easy project and doesn’t require a sewing machine. Do you have…
How to Lengthen Sleeves of a Jacket
Learn how to lengthen sleeves of a jacket using a sweater or socks. This is a great upcycle for gettings sleeves to be long enough! With this simple refashion tutorial…
How to Shorten Sleeves of a Button Up Shirt
Learn how to shorten sleeves of a button up shirt to get the right fit. This is a simple alteration to make your sleeves the right length. Everyone needs alterations…
How to Cut Pants into Shorts
Learn how to cut pants into shorts for the summer heat. This easy sewing alteration is a great way to give pants or jeans new life! Whenever summer starts, I…
How to Make a Shirt Bigger
Learn how to make a shirt bigger by sewing fabric panels into each side seam. This is a great fix for shirts that are just a little tight. I made…
How to Hem Jeans
Learn how to hem jeans by measuring the desired length, cutting off the excess fabric, and sewing a new hem. It’s a beginner sewing project! Buying clothing from the store…
How to Fix a Hole in a Sweater
Learn how to fix a hole in a sweater with just some thread and a hand needle. This quick and easy fix doesn’t need a sewing machine. I love wearing…
How to Cut Leggings into Shorts
Learn how to cut leggings into shorts. If your leggings have holes in the knees this is a great way to still use them as shorts! Have you worn holes…
How to Add a Side Pocket to Leggings
Learn how to add a side pocket to leggings perfect for a phone. Leg pockets are my favorite pocket to have on leggings! One of my favorite things to do…
How to Add Sleeves to a Strapless Dress
Learn how to add sleeves to a strapless dress by sewing on thick straps and flutter sleeves. This is a quick alteration to make a dress more wearable! Strapless and…