Monday, 28 March 2016

The Benefits Of Clothing Alterations

By Donald Carter


Everyone wears clothes and most people will have a wardrobe full of them in their homes. When garments no longer fit properly or are well worn many people will just throw them out. To get maximum value from items, more people are now having Clothing Alterations done to extend the life of their garments and save money.

All items of clothing can be re sized, reshaped and modified to make them fit the wearer better or to change their style. Jackets, dresses, tops and even leather garments can be modified and their life extended. There are businesses operating in Burlington, VT who can do these alterations for you and it can be a cost effective way of keeping your wardrobe up to date and functional.

You may have a firm in your local area that can undertake these alterations for you or you can use an online service. The walk in stores will measure you for fitting and carry out the work and you will be called back for a fitting before paying the bill. Online firms will be slightly different as you will have to send them the new measurements and send the items away to be modified.

Many alterations are fairly simple ones which may just involve taking in or letting out a garment to make it fit well. Small modifications such as taking in a pair of pants or shortening a skirt which is too long can be done for very little money. Some may have purchased second hand clothing and need it adjusting to fit them a little better.

More complex modifications can also be carried out to items such as dinner suits, gowns and wedding attire. Much of the formal wear that people need from time to time can be an expensive purchase so having existing items altered makes financial sense. Another thing to bear in mind is that because you are recycling and not buying new you are doing your bit for the environment by reducing the amount of things thrown away.

Prom dresses are another popular item that many people will require altering. Many of these dresses will only ever be used once so buying a second hand one and having it altered can be an inexpensive way of obtaining a nearly new dress. Most companies will also be able to offer advice on which style of dress they think is right for the occasion before you make any decisions.

If you are having clothing altered is it always advisable to have a professional fitting if at all possible. The tailors or seamstress will normally ask you to visit them midway through the alteration to make any last minute changes to the garment. When sending items away it is extremely important to ensure that the measurements you supply are correct to avoid errors.

When using a shipping firm to send clothing away it is advisable to make sure all of your packages are insured against loss or damage whilst in transit. Every item should be carefully packed and all measurements for the tailor should be sent with each garment. Most of the internet based alteration companies will have their own transport and will arrange shipping for you if required.




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