alteration of a skirt

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Fri, 12/06/2013 - 14:28
nana4
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I have a skirt that requires to be taken in 1/2" on both sides. One side has a zipper, I was wondering if I could take in on the upper part of the skirt more on one side. Therefore not having to redo the zipper. Is there a way for this to be done without removing the zipper.

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Tue, 12/10/2013 - 16:12
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Nehzat
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Re: Skirt Alteration

Dear nana4,

Unfortunately you will have to take in on both side seams. Unless you have a center back and center front seam as well. This is highly unlikely, but if you do have these other seams then you could distribute the amount to be taken in, between them. Even so, this is only possible if you are taking in a small amount such as the 1/2" you mentioned. If we take in too much, then the skirt waist darts will be too close to each other.

Happy sewing,

Nehzat

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