How to alter tight fit pants.

Have you ever purchased clothes by pound?

One of my best friends brought me to a Goodwill store while visiting Nashville TN.
I've been in many thrift stores before, but I never purchased the clothes by pound.
There was no fear to overspend the money because I had to fly home in two hours so  I couldn't buy much. Besides, the store was about to close. I had only 35 minutes to dig in the bins.
However, I was happy with my purchases. Besides 10 scarves, I was especially happy with Dolce &Gabbana jean and a summer cotton/lace dress. I spend only $3.52 for 12(!) items of clothes.
I feel like that sometimes shopping in the thrift stores can be more cost effective compare to the mall shopping.

Alterations- a dress from India

I had an interesting project this month- alteration of traditional dress from India.

I learned that a traditional cut was very simple - rectangle pieces of fabric sewn together. The dress didn’t have any darts, armhole, neckline, or sleeve cap, however it had beautiful embroidery. I decided to change the cut and add all missing elements such as:

Bust darts – for more flattering fit

Neckline- for inserting the collar more easily

Armholes- to fit the sleeve better

Add  sleeve gussets and sleeve cup for the best sleeve fit

Shorten dress skirt  for a custom height.

I really enjoyed working on the project  and I especially liked the final dress version.

 

The Denim Dress