https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 17:53:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered#post-298771 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 05:11:55 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 298771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does the sweater have side seams? Most RTW sweaters do as they are (at least partially) cut and sewn rather than knitted entirely in the round. If so, altering the side seams shouldn't be that hard. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered#post-298473 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:59:42 +0000 DanaLynn 298473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had sweaters altered. It depends on how you want it altered and the seaming. I would call around and find someone who is comfortable working on them. I would definitely go the belting option first though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered#post-298443 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:27:01 +0000 Anonymous 298443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Belting it also was the first thing that occurred to me too. My son has his tee shirts taken in so they are a bit more fitted on his skinny frame. They may be able to take in the side seams of your sweater the same way. I'd ask a tailor about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered#post-298440 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:11:41 +0000 Heather 298440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, there. Perhaps try belting the cardigan for a nipped effect. Try a skinny belt in a contrasting color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-sweater-be-altered#post-298437 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:42 +0000 Banana 298437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a leopard cardigan that I never wear. I just realized that I don't wear it because I don't like the buttons - an easy fix!</p> <p>I'd also love to have it nipped in a bit at the waist, but I'm not sure if a tailor can do that. </p> <p>Any thoughts?? </p>