https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:38:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2364235 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:34:09 +0000 Style Fan 2364235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I finally donated three large bags to the thrift store.&nbsp; I have two more to go.&nbsp; I am debating about some more.</p> <p>I am agonizing about alterations because our small town does not have a talented seamstress.&nbsp; I would need to drive about an hour away.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2364201 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:17:20 +0000 April 2364201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MB - boy, do I hear you on the curly hair stylist! I live in fear that my Deva-trained stylist will close her shop or change careers.</p> <p>c2 - if you were inspired, my work here is done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2364094 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:08:07 +0000 cat2 2364094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You inspired me to get the belts to the cobbler, and to realize I had a box of heels I meant to donate still in my closet. Those will go out next time we drop things off. But we have stifling heat now so the pants will have to wait. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2364089 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:41:54 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2364089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw the subject line, my first thought was <i>Hah!&nbsp;&nbsp;</i>I am the Queen of Procrastination on getting things altered.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have two pairs of beautiful summer trousers I thrifted during the pandemic, <u>still</u> waiting to be shortened.&nbsp; &nbsp;Maybe this is the week.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>One thing I finally did do - I sought out a stylist who cuts curly/wavy hair a few weeks ago, and it's been a game-changer for me.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2364023 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:22:50 +0000 MsMary 2364023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I didn't make it to the tailor when I posted on this thread before, but I finally got my two sleeve-shortening projects dropped off. And I added a custom made au dai I got from Vietnam that doesn't fit any more after I lost some weight, so she's taking it in so it will fit. Yay!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations/page/2#post-2363978 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:19:21 +0000 April 2363978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, YLF. Yesterday I stapled a note to the tag on my Eliana dress and put it out for the dry cleaning van, aka the "Spoiled Rotten" van, PLEASE HEM FOUR INCHES.</p> <p>If you still have anything lurking, get to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363266 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:02:36 +0000 April 2363266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - this happened to my internist! (Fortunately she stopped practicing.)</p> <p>Carol - I hate paying more for the alterations too, though I have done it when I really really loved something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363263 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:06:28 +0000 Anonymous 2363263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My seamstress was not right in the head after her accident. I am causous and just taking her one thing to see how it goes. It does seem strange to spend as much for alterations as I paid for the garment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363262 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 03:03:42 +0000 Carol 2363262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Got a few thrifted and hand-me-down pants and skirts where the waist is just a little too loose. Leaning towards NOT getting them fixed, and just donating the.&nbsp; Because a waist costs like, $20 to bring in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363249 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:43:15 +0000 April 2363249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ - it's funny, when I wear those gloves around my son, he's constantly touching them because of the butter-softness. He was the same as a little boy about velvet - just could not stop stroking it.</p> <p>K - that makes total sense! We are donating a ton of stuff right now so we can have a spic-and-span basement.</p> <p>C2 - I must admit I haven't used my awl in a while because of the tremor in my dominant hand. But what I used to do is to use a rubber mallet to bang the awl (it has a ball-shaped handle rather than a narrow one) through the belt, or the strap of a crossbody, which are always way too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363242 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:58:49 +0000 Kathie 2363242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took care of some alterations a few months ago, but was behind on some light closet cleanout, delayed somewhat due to wanting to see what my needs were. Now that it's clear that I'll be in a traditional office 1-3 days/week, and spending lots of hours on video calls, no matter where my location, it was time. Last week I went through my closet; this week I'm getting 8-10 items to the right new homes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363238 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 16:28:34 +0000 cat2 2363238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April: Thanks for the awl suggestion. I have wonky hands and have given up any DIY that requires fine motor control: hand sewing was the first to get the boot. Isn’t aging fun? Oh, and I should report I was also procrastinating on a haircut, but got a hair elastic inextricably wound into my hair and ended up having to do a long bob to hide the damage from cutting it out. My hair looks like Irish Setter ears at this length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363231 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:26:42 +0000 BlueJay 2363231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful gloves, April! The leather looks like butter! </p> <p>Oh yes! Lots of mending to do for my clothes and DD's clothes. I have finished a few things and I am proud of myself for that, but it seems that more gets added to the pile.</p> <p>Summer of 2022, I bought pants to wear in the summer to work, but they need hemming. I should get on that as they're just sitting in the closet not being worn. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363225 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:45:15 +0000 April 2363225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Z - I hear you on the curly cut. Despite my haircut procrastination, I am devoted to my Deva stylist and would drive many miles to see her. I do find that my hair behaves better when it's properly <i>shaped</i>, though the shorter it gets cut, the more I look like Little Orphan Annie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363218 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 06:52:00 +0000 Zaeobi 2363218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't talk to me about my neverending alterations pile *hides behind hands* lol I think it's because mentally my mind hasn't caught up with the fact that I've lost weight, so I'm still subconsciously worrying I'll put it back on &amp; have to alter it all again... </p> <p>Although I DID get a long-overdue haircut recently! Nothing too drastic - kept the length but reshaped the fringe &amp; blunt ends.<br /> @April do you also find your hair behaves much better after a good cut? Less time faffing to make it look decent.<br /> @Joy I've started to just bring my shampoo &amp; conditioner with me to hair appointments lol - much easier than trying to explain for the 100th time that curly hair needs to be cut dry at first </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363165 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:40:41 +0000 April 2363165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee - WHY do we keep doing this? Everyone knows how exhilarating it is to have items that are just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363137 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:30:50 +0000 Dee 2363137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It always feels wonderful when you finally get these alterations done, but I still constantly put these off until some magical moment when I finally get inspired to make it happen.</p> <p>I had a pair of jeans with a raw hem that I didn’t care for, so after a year of owning them I finally just recently hemmed them myself but now I have 2 more denim items that I thrifted which need the waist taken in a bit and I should do it, but somehow, pulling out the clunky sewing machine and trying to thread that darn needle again is really  what’s slowing the process down LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363133 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:40:46 +0000 April 2363133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aj - post a picture when your zipper is done!</p> <p>Angie, I would expect no less, even in temporary lodgings.</p> <p>Joy, you get a pass for "acts of God."</p> <p>Roberta, I hear you! I donated my sewing machine because it was such a complicated affair I could not ever figure out all the bells and whistles.</p> <p>Mm - how'd you do?</p> <p>Suz - we are in a heat wave and the thought of ironing makes me want to cry, well done you!</p> <p>Laurie - isn't that the truth?</p> <p>Janet - so frustrating. Menopause really makes it hard to lose any weight and when you do, it's never where you'd like to lose it.</p> <p>BrieN - I say heat wave gives you a pass.</p> <p>Aquamarine - nice work!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363131 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:26:32 +0000 Suntiger 2363131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No alterations needed, though I stepped on my skirt yesterday and tore it badly. If it was just 1 hole, I'd consider patching (skirt is a print), but there's several places including a long run in the fabric.<br /> We have been getting lots of other long overdue stuff done at Casa Tigre though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363129 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:59:09 +0000 April 2363129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cat2, do you know anyone who might lend you an awl? I use my bookbinding awls (below) for belt holes.</p> <p>Sal, bold move on the sweater!</p> <p>Jaime, you're so right, a wonderful person is essential.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363115 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:42:16 +0000 Jaime 2363115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Way to go April! I did a few alterations a while ago and was not really very happy with the results. I don't have anything urgent now, but would love to find a better alterations person.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363113 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:32:11 +0000 Aquamarine 2363113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I am feeling pretty good. Today I went to my tailor and picked up a new top (shortened from a dress that I accidentally shrunk), *and* I dropped off another dress (maxi) that I wasn’t liking much at the longer length. So the tailor will shorten it.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>It’s like I will have two new items to wear.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363100 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 22:38:48 +0000 BrieN 2363100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel seen. Yes, I am procrastinating terribly on 4 alterations.&nbsp; It is HOT here and I think that's part of why I am losing momentum. I'm either covered in sunscreen to go to the store to buy plants and mulch or going to work out at my club. I am not just out doing other errands much.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>3 of the alterations are pretty straightforward - and I have made my decisions on what I want. 1 is trickier. It's a dress with a long tiered skirt and it needs to be taken up a few inches -like 3".&nbsp; But I am unsure if I can do that all at one level of the tiers.&nbsp; I think it might be 2 inches at the middle tier and 1 inch at the bottom but im not sure.&nbsp; &nbsp;It's a lot of skirt so hard to just pin up myself but at the same time I often don't make the best choice when I try to work it out with the tailor.&nbsp; and so I procrastinate...</p> <p>Thank you for the space to journal all this ;).&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363097 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:55:32 +0000 Sal 2363097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a few alterations made this year.&nbsp; The first three I paid for, the last one involved me and some scissors.</p> <p>1) New dress - adjusted at bodice to make the cleavage easier to wear<br />2) Old dress - conversion from puff sleeves to short sleeves (yet to wear this way but love it).<br />3) Jeans - taken into improve the waist fit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />4) Sweater - hacked off the sleeves to make it a vest.&nbsp; I now only wear it under blazers but I have always loved the colour.</p> <p>I have been one of the pro puff sleeve on the forum but I have tired of them a bit.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363094 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:07:32 +0000 cat2 2363094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have belts that need to go to the cobbler to have additional holes drilled so I can cinch them tighter. I also have 2 pairs of pants to be hemmed that I kept long at the time I bought them. Remember heels? And a big box of shoes that need to be stretched. There’s always something! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363084 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:39:35 +0000 Janet 2363084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two — actually possibly three — pairs of trousers that need waist alterations. Two of them I have been wearing anyway, with the waist cinched in, or low on my hips, but in truth they would hang better if I just got that alteration done — I think it will also require a bit of taking in at the hip as well as the waist on one pair.</p> <p>I was waiting to see if I got rid of some of my extra weight, which hasn’t really happened. These pants are not really summer attire, so now I’m thinking perhaps I should wait until fall, just in case my healthy efforts bear a little fruit (eh, I lost one pound while on my trip, during which I was eating plenty of treats but also walking and hiking a LOT). It seems my body wants to stay at this point, which I don’t love, but it may be my new normal since at this point I am not willing to undertake drastic measures just to achieve a smaller size. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363081 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:11:13 +0000 Laurie 2363081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's such a huge sense of accomplishment to finally get things mended or tailored that have been on the to-do list forever (much less haircuts). Since finding my sweet little tailor (85 yrs old, going strong) 10 years ago, I keep pretty well up to date. I know I'll have to find someone new sooner than later, so I don't put off the tailoring.</p> <p>I feel a huge accomplishment when I take items to donate at Goodwill, the local animal shelter, or other charities. Gettting rid of STUFF is the best feeling! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363072 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:41:11 +0000 Suz 2363072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous gloves, April! Well worth the time and expense to mend them. A signature item!&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not procrastinating with any wardrobe tasks and feel very proud that I caught up on my ironing yesterday. But don't talk to me about the weeding and pruning.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363070 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:38:30 +0000 April 2363070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-procrastinating-on-any-alterations#post-2363069 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:36:35 +0000 April 2363069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go YLF!</p> <p>As the reverse of my watch says "You can do it." </p>