Question:
Moving buttons/clasps on shorts
Just received a pair of shorts from the Next Directory - they fit really well everywhere, apart from they're a bit tight across the waist. I know the next size up are massive, 'cos I tried them on in the shop when I first saw them a few months ago (and I've lost a few pounds since, so they'll be even bigger!).
I know I could probably move the button, but there's two kind of metal clasps that hook into each other - do you reckon I could/a dressmaker could (!) move these along a bit to 'accommodate my waist'?!??! :eek:
Might seem like a silly question but I'm pants at anything like this, so I'm sure one of you ladies will be in the know!
Thanks! :)
I'm pretty sure my mum had some trousers made bigger recently- i remember being surprised when she told me that they could do such a thing! That was at a dressmakers but i think they somehow put extra fabric in round the back rather than moved buttons etc :think: I'm not sure when i'll see her to ask but i'd say it's def. worth taking them to a dressmakers and asking!
Ah, thanks - well actually thinking about it, one of my friends is a bit nifty with a sewing machine, and my mum is too, so may get one of them to see if it's possible. Thanks!
If they are stitched on it will be a easy five minute job, if they are rivetted on it will be more of a pain but is still doable.
Oooh interesting thread. I have some skirts that are a bit big on me and was thinking if I could move the clasps they would be a better fit.
Just received a pair of shorts from the Next Directory - they fit really well everywhere, apart from they're a bit tight across the waist. I know the next size up are massive, 'cos I tried them on in the shop when I first saw them a few months ago (and I've lost a few pounds since, so they'll be even bigger!).
I know I could probably move the button, but there's two kind of metal clasps that hook into each other - do you reckon I could/a dressmaker could (!) move these along a bit to 'accommodate my waist'?!??! :eek:
Might seem like a silly question but I'm pants at anything like this, so I'm sure one of you ladies will be in the know!
Thanks! :)
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I'm pretty sure my mum had some trousers made bigger recently- i remember being surprised when she told me that they could do such a thing! That was at a dressmakers but i think they somehow put extra fabric in round the back rather than moved buttons etc :think: I'm not sure when i'll see her to ask but i'd say it's def. worth taking them to a dressmakers and asking!
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Ah, thanks - well actually thinking about it, one of my friends is a bit nifty with a sewing machine, and my mum is too, so may get one of them to see if it's possible. Thanks!
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If they are stitched on it will be a easy five minute job, if they are rivetted on it will be more of a pain but is still doable.
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Oooh interesting thread. I have some skirts that are a bit big on me and was thinking if I could move the clasps they would be a better fit.
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