Sewn Size

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How can you sew a shirt at least one size smaller?

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I bought this one shirt that I really liked, but the only size left was a large; I'm a medium. Now i do know how to sew, i'm not excellent but I do know the basics. I don't want to shrink the shirt because i'm pretty sure it would ruin the shirt's design. How can i sew it to make it one size smaller? It would be preferable if you could answer the question in steps, please. Thankies!

That's super easy! I do it all the time.

Turn the shirt inside out and make sure that it's all nice and flat and even. Take a shirt that fits you well and place it on top of your large shirt so that the necklines are lined up. Pin around the outline of the smaller shirt and sew that outline. Turn it right-side-in and TRY IT ON BEFORE YOU CUT THE EXCESS OFF. If it fits well, trim the excess. If it's too big, take it in a bit more. If it's too small you have to unsew it and resew it.

I usually use large stitches the 1st time I resize something. If it turns out the right size I sew over it with small stitches. I do the big stitches 1st because they're a LOT easier to take out if you make a mistake.
Good luck! Feel free to email me if you need more help =)

EDIT: I found a tutorial that's exactly what I mean. Here- pics and everything

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/resizing_tees

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Plus Size Halloween Costume

A plus size person cannot simply enter a shop and grab a Halloween costume. However, this should not discourage them from enjoying Halloween or dressing up for the occasion. Sexy and cute plus size Halloween costumes can be found in online stores. Consider buying a costume from one of the reputed online boutique stores to outshine everyone else in the party.

Plus Size Halloween Costume Ideas for Women

It is important to don a plus size Halloween costume that will flatter your figure. Dressing up as Cleopatra or Scarlett O’Hara will definitely not be a good idea. The outfits made for these characters will not compliment the shape of your body.

Here are some of the noted plus size Halloween costumes that women may sport:

• A Greek goddess costume – This would be a superb idea since Literature always portrayed Greek goddesses as voluptuous. A golden or silver sleeveless gown with colored silk leaves and fruits sewn to the headband and the armlet will give you an elegant and ethereal look.

• Dorothy costume – Emulating Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz will not be a bad idea. After all, such a costume would require the famed blue-white gingham dress with an attached white blouse. This is easily available in all sizes. You can also blend with the character role by carrying Toto in a basket. Dorothy was a kid, therefore, it will not look awkward if you don the look of a plus size Dorothy.

• The Red or the White Queen – Both the queens in Alice in Wonderland wore dresses made of cards. This would be ideal for plus size women and may be an opportunity to add humor to the occasion.

• Red Riding Hood – This is a wonderful idea since the wearer of this costume will need to look cute. You would be wearing a white blouse, brown leather vest, a red skirt and a red hood. This will may you look adorable. In case you want to look Red ‘Hot’ Riding Hood, you can select a mini red and black dress with a pair of knee-length black boots and a black and red basket. You can also add a scarf to it in order to blend in the role.

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