Не выкидывайте любимый пиджак, если он стал мал. Самый простой способ его увеличить

If you have a jacket that has become too small, don't despair. It can be increased in several ways. It is important to remember that the process of change takes time and patience, but the results will be worth it. 1. Increase the size due to allowances. To do this, you need to rip the seams on the lining and main fabric, and add new lines as much as possible. Due to this, the jacket will increase in size, but not by much. Sometimes this is enough. 2. Another option is to replace some parts with others, which are wider. In this case, the whole difficulty is that it is difficult to select the appropriate material and labor-intensive work. 3. Make an additional part that will be adjusted at the front. There can be only one detail on one side of the shelf or two, simulating a vest. In this case, the jacket will increase much more. I like the third option. Moreover, the insert can be made not necessarily to match the fabric, but from a completely different color material. To cut out new parts, you need to measure how much to increase the width of the jacket. I’m 7 cm short, so I’ll increase it by 10 cm so that there’s a loose fit. That is, the new inserts will protrude 5 cm from the edge of the jacket; an increase of 2 cm should be made on the fastener. First I made a pattern. She placed a sheet of paper under the shelf and traced the edge. I moved the paper to the side and expanded the pattern. I prepared fabric to match the color. I cut out 4 parts, two of which were reinforced with non-woven fabric. I folded the inserts with the right sides facing in, stitched them, and turned them inside out. I laid a finishing stitch on the front side. Open edge of the baste. I basted buttonholes on one piece. I placed the inserts under the sides of the jacket and stitched them together. I sewed it inside by hand. As a result, the jacket became wider. The insert looks like a vest. Remember that any item can be increased in size to continue wearing it. All the best to you!