Altered Clothing: Hip Fixes And Transformations... May 2026

The waist fits, but the back of the waistband pulls away from your spine.

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

Sew the final line and trim the excess fabric, finishing the edge with a zigzag stitch or serger. Letting Out the Hips (Adding Room) The waist fits, but the back of the

"Smile lines" or strained fabric across the front or back, indicating the garment is too tight. Creative Transformations Sew the final line and trim

Cut a small vertical slit at the side seam or back waistband.

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

Look inside the side seams. If there is at least 1/2 inch of extra fabric, you can gain nearly an inch of total room. Unpick: Carefully remove the original side seam stitching.