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Everybody seems to like tapered or skinny pants. I know I do. And everybody is posting their version of how it’s done everywhere. There is no lack of online how-to help when it comes to narrowing pant legs. Here’s my version, mostly emphasizing how to do it from the knee down. However, I’ve been called upon to do it a bunch of different ways, even on jeans. On jeans, it’s tricky when you run into the double topstitched flat fell seam that occurs either on the outside seam or

It’s a crime if there’s a stylish blazer or two hanging in your closet whose only problem is sleeves that are too long. Well, here comes the easy version of blazer sleeves hemming. When there’s no button placket involved, it’s so much easier to manage. Sure, it’s still that small tubular area space of fabric to deal with…round and round you’ll go to get the job done. Spiff up a long-forgotten blazer and there it is - a brand new outfit! #blazer #sleeves #hems

Cause a closet prison riot when you learn how to let out or “slimify (taking in) a boxy suit coat through its mid section. Free all your suit coats. Shape them up for comfort and good looks. Fellas, want to look dapper? Gals, want to achieve stylish sophistication? Make that suit coat fit your shape no matter your size. Because that’s what business success looks like. View the video and complete this final suit coat alteration task in our series of 3 addressing business at

Would you rather spend 30 days in solitary confinement than hem the bottom of a suit coat? I mean, how do you make those curves at the overlap much less make them match? Super easy, dude, when you use my method. This method is forgiving of imperfect curves as long as they’re fairly similar. A suit that’s too long is not only uncomfortable, it draws unwanted attention to the excess fabric. So how do you lengthen a suit jacket that's too short? The answer is you don't because y

“Cuff ‘em, Danno!” I’ve always wanted a reason to put that famous Hawaii 5-0 one-liner somewhere, and this is it. Fuller cut men’s and women’s trousers often sport a cuff at the hem that looks dressy, classy. Cuff popularity comes and goes, so it’s worth it to know how to do this particular hem. Pretty easy, too – I thought this subject would be a nice break from all the s e r i o u s formal wear and business attire newsletter blasts lately. While you watch the video below,

Feeling imprisoned in your ill-fitting suit coat? I’ve got solutions in mid-section fitting, bottom hemming and sleeves hemming. So let’s get down to business with business attire alterations – specifically starting with suit coat sleeves hemming. It wouldn’t be so daunting except for that darn 4-button placket, right? Watch the video below and at the very least become entertained by the process and at the very most champ up and do it! #suits #sleeves #suitsleeves #hems #sle

If I were the sewing police, I’d sure as heck design a nifty uniform. More on the order of super hero, if you know what I mean. Super heroes and cops bring issues to justice, and that’s what we do in part 2 of the video series addressing formal dress bodices. Justice will be served on more difficult bodices. That’s because – really – there are only a few more steps to take than the easy bodice, and you’re going to exclaim a revelational “A-ha!” Whether letting out or taking

I am NOT the sewing police. And you may find it arrestingly interesting to know that you can form fit a bodice like a second skin. After you watch the videos in this series of 2, you’ll see how these bodices are not going to be falling down! Whether letting out or taking in, perfect fit results in a beautiful look. Be that look or help someone else achieve it. First in our series is the easiest possible bodice. If you acquire a dress with these characteristic, it’s going to

I am NOT the sewing police. But I can bail you out of the pokey when it comes to formal dress hems, especially chiffon. Is there anything flimsier to work with than chiffon? No! Is there anything prettier than flowing chiffon? No! That’s why you want to say Yes! at least to viewing this video. Then maybe, just maybe, you’ll grab a sheer curtain to practice on and then – look out – there you are stepping up to an actual chiffon skirt! Take your rolled hem presser foot and g

I am NOT the sewing police. But I can bail you out of the clink when it comes to formal dress hems. Now don’t back away and look at me all askance! You’re here because you at least want to take a look at this second in a series of 2 hem types. Good – so that when you’re finished viewing these choice videos I arduously (and ardently) put together for you, there will be no question WHAT to do and HOW to do satin and chiffon hemming. All that will remain in your mind is IF you