Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes And Transformations... Today

Turn the garment inside out. Pin along the side seams, starting from the waist or mid-thigh and tapering into the existing seam.

Sew a new seam closer to the raw edge of the fabric. 3. Creative Transformations Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...

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

In trousers, tightness at the hips often causes the fabric to pull toward the crotch seam. 2. Structural Fixes: Step-by-Step Taking In the Hips (Reducing Volume) Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes and Transformations...

After any alteration, press your seams flat. This makes the difference between a "homemade" look and a professional finish.

Sew a long "baste" stitch to test the movement. Sit down to ensure it’s not too tight.

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