https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163543 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:24:46 +0000 WingGirl 1163543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always nervous for any alteration. But the lady I go too always knows exactly what to do to make a garment fit better. Now that I type this...I realize I should visit her more often!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163534 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:20:47 +0000 shoppingisfun 1163534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, I have the same language barrier problem with my tailor. She always does a good job though. I just have to make sure she doesn't pin me too tight and she does fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163478 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:33:24 +0000 Sara L. 1163478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always feel like this when I drop stuff off for alterations. &nbsp;The woman always does a good job but she's Korean with a heavy accent and I'm never sure I'm getting my point across. &nbsp;Is she saying 'yes, yes' because she understands or because she doesn't want to talk to me anymore? &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm glad you feel better now and hopefully they do a good job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163476 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:30:38 +0000 Mo 1163476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did call. &nbsp;The lady wasn't in but her coworker talked with me. &nbsp;She said they don't put darts in like that unless the customer asks for it, but that the lady who fitted me would call tomorrow before doing the alteration. &nbsp;I explained I just wanted that original seam opened up and taken in. &nbsp;I think we are on the same wavelength. &nbsp;<br />I do feel better :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163468 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:24:35 +0000 April 1163468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes -- yes, call. &nbsp;It couldn't hurt and may bring you some peace of mind. &nbsp;These are an investment piece for you so better safe than sorry. &nbsp;</p> <p>If you're worried about sounding overly&nbsp;high maintenance,&nbsp;you can always say that you just want to understand exactly what's being done since you're not sure if you were clear in explaining it. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163461 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:14:55 +0000 ramya 1163461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no experience with Nordstrom. So, I am saying this more from a normal person point of view. I think you should call . At least for your peace of mind. At the max they would say, "Yes, that's what we are planning on doing". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/alterations---should-i-be-worried#post-1163455 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:11:34 +0000 Mo 1163455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dropped my leather/suede pants off at Nordstrom's yesterday to alter. &nbsp;The lady had a bit of a language barrier. &nbsp;We are hemming them to right where they would touch the ground if I were barefoot. &nbsp;Fine. &nbsp;<br />It's the back waist being taken in. &nbsp;She has 2 chalk marks on the band to show how much material needs to come in. &nbsp;But it's off to the left in the back and I'm now concerned. &nbsp;I want the middle seam opened down the back and the extra material taken in there. &nbsp; I'm starting to envision weird darts being put in or something. &nbsp;Should I call or just trust that she will take apart the existing seam? &nbsp; </p>