I'm not a tailoress but I know my way around a basic sewing machine.
A few months ago I bought a lovely dress in my size. Got it home and it was tight on the boobs.
Course I did my usual trick of forgettingntontake it back and my boobs never lost any weight despite 3 months of serious dieting so I decided to have a go at making it bigger myself.
It is in a jersey fabric with a fair bit of black in it. It was going to be impossible to match the fabric so I bought some wide stretch lace. Took a deep breath and cut down the back bodice . Overlaid the lace, . Opened up the waist, let that out about. Stitched it all back together.
It was scary but I was pleased with the results and when asked no one knew it hadn't come like that.
Would love to hear your stories. See if they give me creative inspiration on what's lurking in my wardrobe.
Need to add, like picking your battles, I pick my victims.i only look for things that are doable with the minimum amount of fuss.
If I get a bit more skilled, who knows!
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