How to make a jacket bigger

Interesting way to make a tight coat bigger.

A woman’s jacket can be made larger by letting out some of the fabric in the seams. Even a 1/2 inch on both side seams will add an extra inch to the width of the jacket. Some women’s jackets also have double side seams or a seam down the back to allow for a more fitted look.

Probably the most successful and laborious DIY I’ve ever accomplished! I fell in love with Burberry’s mixed media trench coats last year and when I miraculously stumbled across a $30 tr…

Some alteration projects are big, and some are small tips and tricks. This leather jacket restyle was one of my bigger alterations and restyle projects. This was an old men's leather jacket that was quite roomy on me. I used the "4 step fitting framework" to: Analyze: There was a lot of hardware in this jacket to work around, but also a lot of seams that could be opened and adjusted. Fit: I basically gutted most of the jacket, removed the zipper, cut it off at the waist seam, tried it on…

Hey y'all, today we're going to talk about denim jackets, or more specifically how to alter a jean jacket. Why would you want to alter one? Well, in my case it all has to do

Flip the dress inside out and find the seam. Measure the amount of seam allowance you have to play with. Work out your new seam. Learn more.

Most jackets will traditionally have a lining. It not only looks more professional by finishing the inside and hiding seam allowances, but it also gives the jacket more weight. A lot of beginners sees a project has a lining and it makes them nervous. But if you break down what the steps are, it's really not as terrifying as some might imagine. This video takes you through the steps so you can see how it's done. #sewing #sew #diyfashion #fashionsewing #garmentsewing #sewingclothes…