https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:03:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317374 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:50:55 +0000 Minaminu 2317374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Cjh</b>! I had a look at the link and it seems to be pretty straight forward with that material. <br /><b>Jeneva</b>, the material is a ribbed jersey knit and I could check how the material "moves" when I'll be shortening the sleeves (will be using an overlocker machine).&nbsp;<br />Fingers crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317362 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:07:41 +0000 Jenava 2317362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a sweater knit, like a knitted fabric? Or is it knitted like a ribbed jersey knit? As long as it can be cut without it unraveling I think making a v neck would be not too difficult. Ribbing might look odd on a v-neck so I think I'd probably try a facing to finish the neckline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317137 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:56:04 +0000 cjh 2317137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It might be possible to make a v neckline with a facing instead of a self-fabric banding or binding.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.professorpincushion.com/professorpincushion/v-neckline/">https://www.professorpincushio.....-neckline/</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317132 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:32:38 +0000 Minaminu 2317132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Joy</b>, thank you so much for all those fab suggestions! I will look at the shoulder pads and will also try with something on the top. The material is cotton, not sure it if would work for&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Val</b>, I will need to cut the sleeves as currently they ar so long that they cover my hands and more! So maybe the cutting could be used for the v-neck.I originally thought of altering the length so that it covers the wrist but maybe I should think if half size or 3/4 length would work better. Uhm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317094 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:49:41 +0000 Val MN 2317094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Changing this to a v-neckline would likely require cutting off the existing neckband and replacing it with a new, longer neckband, since the new neck opening would be larger. It’s not a difficult sewing job. The hard part is that it needs extra fabric. Would your tailor be able to source a matching or coordinating ribbed fabric, that’s the question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317090 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:25:05 +0000 Anonymous 2317090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor's have told me to look for a back seam when buying things that will need taking in on top. &nbsp;It makes alterations easier and less expensive. &nbsp;Does the dress have a back seam? &nbsp;Linings also add expense as they must also be altered. &nbsp; That looks.Ike a great dress. &nbsp;Try a different bra, small shoulder pads, to change the fit of the neckline. &nbsp;Will you be wearing the dress under a topper. &nbsp;That can put pressure on the neckline too. &nbsp;I will be watching this thread for ideas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317074 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:47:23 +0000 Minaminu 2317074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, that is indeed my worry! My tailor is OK to shorten the sleeves but raised both eyebrows when I suggested changing the neckline! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317070 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:30:34 +0000 Tanya 2317070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dress!&nbsp; &nbsp;Tailoring knitted materials is tricky, but not impossible.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is more of a matter of finding a good tailor you trust, and asking them if it can be done.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mine will refuse to do what he thinks cannot be properly done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tailoring-question#post-2317067 Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:22:10 +0000 Minaminu 2317067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently bought this preloved cotton dress at a bargain price! Colour works well for my skin tone and thankfully it&nbsp; overall </p> <p>fits well, I am just unsure on the neckline. To my eyes, it does not sit well and constantly moves and is distracting. I managed to find some pictures worn by a model and you can see that this is intended, it is just that in my case it is even more!</p> <p>I wonder, due to its knitted material, how easy is it to change the neckline? I remember Angie recommended last year a burgundy pleated dress in v neck and thought it was really lovely, so I'd be interested to see it is possible to change it.</p> <p>Many thanks!!! </p>