https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:55:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-984059 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:10:39 +0000 ClaraT 984059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Timely post.&nbsp;I have some 'boot-cut' jeans on my dresser right now for donation because of this very thing. The flare is a bit too flared (I'm also a petite), and I feel like Shaggy (see pic). But they are super comfy-the waist is perfect.<br />I never even considered having them 'straightened.' I need to find a good tailor (I have someone who hems; I trust him to do what I say, but I don't trust his creative judgement). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983969 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:08:10 +0000 Sara L. 983969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done this with several pairs recently and loved the results. I did it myself even though I'm not great at sewing. I sewed them and then tried them on again before cutting the excess fabric. I figured if I didn't like the result I could always pick the stitches out and try again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983955 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:58:04 +0000 Marley 983955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea!&nbsp; I have several pairs of flares that I haven't worn for several years and I've been debating what to do with them.&nbsp; Going to have to take them out and see if this would work.&nbsp; Thanks for sharing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983950 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:55:16 +0000 Anonymous 983950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great idea isn't it. Glad they worked out. I did this myself to a pair of boot-cuts a couple of months back and I love them now. Also, when I was looking in the sales the other day I was after another pair of straight leg white jeans. All that was left was a pair of flares and I bought them fully intending to taper them. I figured at less than half price it was worth the effort, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983928 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:40:30 +0000 Kristin L 983928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you post pics of the "new" jeans?&nbsp;</p> <p>I've seen tutorials on how to do it, but I'm not sure I'd be&nbsp;brave enough try it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983920 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:29:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 983920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! A good tailor is worth their weight in gold for us petites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/success-with-a-new-alteration#post-983904 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 16:12:38 +0000 Aziraphale 983904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a petite, I am a regular customer at the tailor's. &nbsp;I've had all kinds of small alterations done to make my clothes fit correctly. &nbsp;But this week I tried something different, and I wasn't sure if it was going to work -- but it totally did, so I thought I'd share. &nbsp;I had this pair of flare jeans in a wash I really like and&nbsp;that fit perfectly on the waist and seat, but that I had not&nbsp;worn in over a year. &nbsp;They used to be favourites, but it seems that I don't really wear flares anymore.&nbsp;&nbsp;I was thinking about donating&nbsp;them, and then thought, what if I got my tailor to&nbsp;turn them into straight-leg jeans? &nbsp;Anyway, I got them back yesterday, and hey presto! &nbsp;They are perfect! &nbsp;</p> <p>Something to keep in mind if you have a pair of flares you no longer wear. &nbsp;Bonus points if you can do it yourself. &nbsp;Sometimes I wish I could sew... </p>