https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:28:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1777641 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:56:23 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1777641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just saw this post, and I'm glad it fits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1777536 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:53:23 +0000 viva 1777536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, the dress arrived and it really is lovely! I don't think I actually need to alter the elastic after all. It just fits - not tight at all, but definitely right at my body (so I will keep all of this advice should I gain weight). I will try to get a picture for you all. Thanks for the help everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1777111 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:45:38 +0000 aloha emily 1777111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check to see if the elastic is stitched down anywhere- sometimes it will be anchored with a line of stitches at the center back or side seams- because that means more unpicking before threading a new piece of elastic through the casing. Is the dress lined? Because that will affect the alteration as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1776097 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:39:53 +0000 rachylou 1776097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant question... and answers!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775984 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:16:52 +0000 Marilyn 1775984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree.....looks doable.&nbsp; It will just be less gathered once done.</p> <p>Lovely dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775979 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:06:40 +0000 Karie 1775979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As long as the elastic is in a casing and isn't stitched directly into the garment you should be fine to remove it and put in a larger piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775964 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:22:00 +0000 JAileen 1775964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not positive without looking at it, but it sounds simple, like something I would actually attempt on my own. So, yes, most likely it's very doable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775950 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:21:11 +0000 Sara L. 1775950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope the dress works out for you because I really like the print and overall style. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775947 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:07:35 +0000 Anonymous 1775947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mother was a professional seamstress, and she did this sort of thing a lot. If the elastic isn't stiched down, you can simply remove it and replace it with a longer piece of elastic. Just attach a safety pin to the elastic and work it through the casing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775942 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:49:27 +0000 Ginger 1775942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes, substituting a longer piece of elastic should be a straightforward alteration. Ryce is correct, you don't want to just extend the original piece; but it's not tricky to replace. It just means opening the seams at both ends instead of one.</p> <p>Personally I would not take out the elastic... but that is solely my approach. I tend to look a lot better in more structured waists. Loose, belted ones tend to hang strangely on me. I think we're built very differently, though, so what's not good for me may be perfect for you. It's a great suggestion, and absolutely something you could try out with your tailor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775941 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:46:57 +0000 Anonymous 1775941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Should be doable , and easily, as long as the elastic is encased and not stitched through. &nbsp;And yes, a seamstress will replace it with a longer piece, not add to it . &nbsp;But all that aside - what a gorgeous print! &nbsp;This is one beautiful dress , and I hope we get to see it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775937 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:30:48 +0000 cindysmith 1775937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have a tailor do it just because I would be afraid that I would rip that fabric. I agree with the others that it should be doable, it's just well beyond my skill set </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775933 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 13:07:55 +0000 viva 1775933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks approprio and Ryce! The possibility of simply removing the elastic is one I will absolutely keep on hand. That's really interesting to me... depending, of course, on overall fit, etc. But given my shape that might really work. &nbsp;Would you do that yourself, Ryce -- take out the elastic? Or is this something a tailor should do? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775930 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:57:43 +0000 Anonymous 1775930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious to see what the expert sewers here tell you.<br /> As a non-sewer-who-is-expert-at-challenging-my-tailor, I believe yes, that should not be a problem. But I think the elastic should be removed and replaced with a proper sized piece, because adding to the existing elastic would lead to some lumpiness at the seam. It looks like this is a tunnel waist and that the elastic isn't sewn to the silk. If it is sewn together all around and if the silk is thin, it could be a little tricky to execute without damaging the fabric.<br /> Another option might be to remove the elastic altogether and wear a belt.<br /> I hope this works out for you, because it is a beautiful dress! If not, your daughter is very lucky! I just passed on ab Ebay prize purchase to my own daughter - she borrowed it when she came home for a visit and it just looked so darn good on her! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775927 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:47:48 +0000 approprio 1775927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful dress! I can't be sure, but it looks like a very simple alteration to me. Just open the waistband casing and adjust or replace the elastic.&nbsp;</p> <p>Welcome back by the way. There are many of us fasting and dieting with shopping right now, so perhaps you can join the support group </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-for-sewers-tailors#post-1775918 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:17:11 +0000 viva 1775918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all! I've been off for quite a while -- let's just say there is "a lot going on in the US" that is taking my attention. Plus, I've been spending much less $ on clothing for the last several months, and a hiatus from YLF has helped, frankly. But, today I have a question that I knew only the very smart and skilled ladies at YLF could help me with.</p> <p>I just bought a Tucker NYC dress on ebay (it's selling on the Tucker site for $375, and I bought it on ebay for $50 from a lovely young woman in Santa Monica who wore it once and found it unflattering for her large chest). I'm thrilled to be able to give the brand a try. (I'm imagining this dress with the Boden Catherines (which I ordered), and also with my StanSmiths and a jean jacket.) </p> <p>But, I am a little worried that the waistband MIGHT be a little tight, since I don't have much of a waist. If it is, is it possible to have a tailor open it up and extend the elastic? Even by one inch?</p> <p>If the dress ends up wrong for me, I know it will be perfect for my tall and willowy daughter, so it was worth the $50. But I'm really hoping it will work for me.</p> <p> </p>