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Become a Real Pro at Clothing Alterations

Introducing Learning Alterations.com, your virtual lesson plans for making ready wear clothing fit well.

Hi I'm Maripat Voellmecke and I've altered clothes for over 27 years

I've worked on everything from buttons to bridal gowns. I want to share my knowledge with you.

I know you would love to wear clothing that really fits you. I'm here to show you how to do that.

Believe It!

You can buy clothes off the rack and fix them to fit your body. I've been buying the wrong size clothes for years! I buy clothes with missing buttons or broken zippers. Getting great deals off the clearance racks is easy because I know I can make those clothes fit me.

Think of this website as a toolbox for your wardrobe. You will refine your basic skills like hand stitching and button sewing. From there, pick the tools you need for the job you're working on.

Learn to hem jeans
Mend holes and tears on any garment
Do your own prom or wedding sewing
Change the look of suits for men or women
Shorten or lengthen dresses, slacks, skirts and jackets
Do many alterations of pants like hemming and taking in the waist

Have you tried sewing your store-bought clothing before? Are you afraid the lessons here won't apply to your situation?

This website WILL help you.

Every garment IS different. I've altered thousands of pieces of clothing. Very few of them were alike. Each has its own unique qualities. I'll teach you step by step how to alter anything in your closet.

Because saving money on clothes is so important these days, you really need to be able to make your clothing budget last.

You can save bundles of money by doing your own alterations.

The sewing instructions here include tips for all different sewing challenges. I have drawings, photos, and videos clarifying the sewing information. And if you don't find what you're looking for, you can ask your question in my forums.

Take a look around this site and see the various techniques you can use to improve the fit of your clothing. Try some of these sewing tips on clothing for your family or friends, too. Maybe you'll have so much success at this you'll want to start your own business. I have tips for that, too!

A note for my new readers: This site is currently under construction. In the meantime, you might like to email me with a question or suggestion. Just click the link below and drop me a note. While we're getting up and running, I hope you'll get your projects lined up. Stop back often to see what's new.

A great fitting wardrobe is just a click away.

Learning Alterations Classes
Take alterations classes to learn to alter your own clothes

What I'm Altering Today
Check out what sewing I'm doing today!

Deal with the Emotional Baggage of Your Client before you start an Alteration
Does your client have emotional baggage that affects the way she may want her clothing to fit?

Make mens dress pants fit better by letting out the waist
Do you have some mens dress pants that are a little snug in the waist? Learn the easy way to let them out and extend their wear.

Replace the Zipper in Jeans
Don't throw away those jeans when you can replace the zipper and get plenty of use out of them. here is a detailed explanation of the process.

Learn to Hem Jeans Using Clear Photos and Instructions
You need to hem jeans but you don't want them to look "home sewn".

Pants with top stitched hems are very easy to shorten using these 8 steps.
Do top stitched hems confuse you? Here's an easy quick way to shorten casual pants that have been topstitched at the hem.

Sewing Hems in Dress Pants will look professional with step by step instructions
When sewing hems, use these pictures and instructions to get a professional finish

Shorten a Pants Hem with a Cuff
You can shorten your pants hem even if it has a cuff. Look here for complete instructions on how to do it. Check here for clear instructions for hemming pants with a cuff.

Take in Waist Band of Khakis
Learn to Take in Waist of Khakis that have a Waistband and Beltloops. It will Keep you Pants from Gapping in the Back

Does a skinny waist have you pants gaping?
Get a good fit for a skinny waist by adding a drawstring to the waistband

Your jeans pocket may have a hole in it, sending change bouncing to the floor
When your jeans pocket finally springs a leak, you don't have to throw the pants away. Learn the right way to replace the bottom half of the pocket and save the jeans!

Side seam pockets often get a rip at the bottom of the seam.
How do you fix the side seam when the pocket has ripped away from the seam?

Replace an Invisible Zipper Using a Regular Zipper Foot. Clear Photos Show How.
To replace an invisible zipper seems like a difficult job, but this tutorial makes it easier with over 20 photos and step by step instructions.

Moving the shoulder straps may be all you need to get a perfectly fitting dress.
Falling down shoulder straps are not just annoying. When the shoulders don't fit properly, your whole dress is off line. Learn to fix that problem with this set of photos and instructions.

Taking in princess seams in plus size formals is easy using these steps /photos.
Does the top edge of your plus size formal gap open? Learn how to take in the princess seams for a perfect it.

Replace Your Bra Straps to Extend the Life of Your Bra
These days, bra straps often peek out from necklines.Replace them to keep them looking fresh.

How to sew a button so it looks nice and stays on your coat
Stop here to learn how to sew a button the right way. No more threads hanging out or buttons losing a button that doesn't have a matching spare!

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