Sometimes it happens that people reluctantly buy clothes that do not match their size. Of course, you can exchange the product for another one in the store. But most often this is not possible. In addition, it is common for a person to change body weight, therefore, problems arise with clothes: they become small or one size larger. In any case, you need to get out somehow. And going to a studio is not cheap. Then there remains one more option for the outcome of events, which will be discussed in this article.
Is it possible to sew a jacket one size smaller with your own hands?
Yes, it certainly can be done. But such work will be easy for you only if you understand the execution technique in detail. There are many points worth paying attention to.
Basic rules for sewing a jacket
IMPORTANT!
Reducing the material will not be difficult if the jacket is no more than two sizes larger.
Also, to feel confident in your work, you should prepare for it in advance. We will need:
- scissors;
- threads;
- sutured product;
- sewing machine;
- chalk;
- ruler;
- interlining.
Sewing the jacket to size yourself
Now let's look at how you can sew a jacket yourself, depending on where it is too big.
How to sew a jacket at the waist
One of the easiest ways to reduce your clothing size.
- The first step is to baste the outline of the seam with bright threads.
- In order to get to the side seam and back, you need to open the hem inside the jacket. Decide on the size and use chalk to mark a line along which you will sew the item in the future.
- Next, sew the stripes on the sewing machine, having previously selected the stitch width.
REFERENCE!
Typically its value ranges from 3.5 mm to 4.5 mm.
- After finishing with the inside, proceeds to the lining. You need to repeat the same actions with her.
At the end of the work, you should try on the updated jacket.
How to sew a jacket on the back
For this option, you also need to decide on the scale and at what seams you will sew the item.
- We turn the jacket inside out, and then do the same with the sleeve.
- Then we rip the lining on the sleeve at a distance of approximately 15 cm to 20 cm.
- The entire material should be pulled out through the hole you get. We machine sew the desired length in the center of the back.
- After stitching, turn the jacket back through the hole.
- The next step is to straighten the folds of the sections; to do this, fold the lining on the sleeve.
- And stitch the edges (two layers of fabric should be caught).
Now all that remains is to turn the clothes inside out so that they are right side out.
How to hem jacket sleeves
First you need to rip the fabric, namely its seam, on the sleeve (this seam should connect to the cuff). You should first measure the length you want to bend with a ruler.Most often this happens from about one and a half to three centimeters. Next, measure the distance from the edge to the straight line, which, therefore, will be the line of the new sleeve (take into account seam allowances). We shorten the lining to the same place. After this, compare the fabric and lining, they should be exactly aligned.
How to sew a jacket in several sizes
For this method you will need tracing paper. It must be applied strictly along the seams, both from the bottom of the clothing and from the top. On top of the tracing paper, mark with a pen the length along which you will need to sew in the future. Place the first point directly on the jacket, it should be at the bottom. And the other in the middle of the distance from the edge of the stitch to the fitting line itself. Then connect them. Hence, Next work will be on a sewing machine.
- It is necessary to sew one line and remove the tracing paper.
- Use scissors to open the factory stitch and cut off one centimeter of allowance from the new stitch.
- Through the seam that will be on the lining, you can turn the jacket inside out.
- Then rip it apart and reduce the fabric along the seams at the same distance. As a result, the lining is connected to the outer part.
How to properly alter a jacket depending on the material of manufacture
Let's look at the most popular types of fabric:
- Suede, sheepskin coat. If your clothes are made from the presented material, then it is better to contact the studio. This is explained by the fact that in this case the probability of poor performance is high. These fabrics require special equipment.
- The size of clothing can easily be changed at home if it is made of artificial fabric or textiles.
How to sew a leather jacket
To begin with, the standard shenanigans: rip the clothes. For a leather product, for convenience, make a pattern and lay it out according to the material. Circle each detail separately.
ATTENTION!
Don’t forget about the allowances (about 1–2 cm on top, 2–3 cm on bottom).
When cutting out leather, you should take sharp scissors and attach the parts with non-woven material. Sewing material made specifically from leather differs from others in that it is strictly forbidden to sweep it away, as this will leave traces. Therefore, we equip the sewing machine with a special Teflon foot. Don't forget to install a thick corner. Now you can create a line of three millimeters. Next, turn the jacket inside out and iron it once. We glue the allowances and leave the product for a few minutes until the glue dries.
Useful tips on how to easily and accurately sew a jacket to size
To ensure the job goes smoothly, consider the following tips.
- The sequence of actions may be different, but it is better to first turn it out and then tear it apart.
- There is no need to suture or even affect the armhole of the sleeve and the fit of the shoulder. In this case, you will need to cut out the top of the sleeve.
- It must be remembered that the lining should hang over a short distance in order for the fit to be loose.
- Make sure that the length of the armhole on the pattern and the length of the rollback match.
- When securing materials during work, use pins for convenience.
- You can add an extra button at the waist.
- Make the undercut on the back closer to the middle.
As you can see, sewing a jacket is not as difficult as it seemed.
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