Learn How To Sew: Alterations - Taking In a Side Seam (Episode 17)

Shop for everything sewing here: https://bit.ly/gfhsfg4 Welcome back to the Beginner's Guide to Sewing! In this episode, we show how to make a garment smaller by taking in the side seams. We show how to adjust the waistband of a simple seam and how to alter the waistband of a seam with a zipper installed. Knowing the foundation of alternating clothes will help you better understand garment construction and pattern making. It's also important to practice proper fit on different types of bodies with different types of silhouettes. 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Transfer the measurements to the inside 2:55 - Reinforce the original seam 3:54 - Trim edges 5:26 - Side seam with invisible zipper 9:18 - Wrapping Up Visit our website for everything sewing, delivered quickly to your door: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/?ut... It's very likely that the garment you're altering is constructed differently than mine, so be sure to take pictures of how you opened the seams. That way you have a reference when putting everything back together. Sewing Parts Online provides FREE quilting, embroidery, and sewing tutorials every week on our youtube channel! Our fun online classes will help you get more comfortable and confident behind your sewing machine. Whether you're a beginner or advanced sewist, you'll learn new valuable techniques and sewing tricks. We sell sewing machines, replacement parts, and all of the sewing supplies that you would ever need on our easy-to-use website. We hope you enjoy our sewing tutorials. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single one! Post any of your comments or questions below! #learntosew #howtosew #sewingforbeginners