Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes And Transformations... Direct

"Smile lines" or strained fabric across the front or back, indicating the garment is too tight.

Sew the final line and trim the excess fabric, finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch or serger. Letting Out the Hips (Adding Room)

Look inside the side seams. If there is at least 1/2 inch of extra fabric, you can gain nearly an inch of total room. Unpick: Carefully remove the original side seam stitching. Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...

If a garment is far too small or damaged, simple tailoring won’t work. This is where "transformations" come in. The Side Panel Insertion If a pair of jeans is 2-3 inches too small at the hip:

Always sit down while pinning. Your hips expand when seated; if you fit them perfectly while standing, you might pop a seam later. "Smile lines" or strained fabric across the front

If a skirt or pair of trousers flares out too much, you can slim the profile.

Excess fabric that pouches out at the widest part of the hip. If there is at least 1/2 inch of

This is only possible if the garment has a generous (extra fabric inside the seam).