Re: Need Alteration Advice

Thanks for your help, I think that is the way to go. I think it will be
easy to redo the beading after the new seam is sewn. I know I have to be
very careful removing beads, not to snip threads too close, etc. I thin I
might even use a zipper foot to sew the final seam, to protect any beading
in the way.

Thank you for your advice.
felwyn
"betsy" <betsy@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Jun 24, 8:30 am, "felwyn" <fel...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Newbie here, with a question. I need to take in a sleeveless beaded top,
at the under arm seam. I have a lot of sewing experience, but I am a
little concerned about this project. I know I will need to remove the
beading on the inside of the seam after I sew it, etc. It's lined, so
there are preparation steps too.

Has anyone ever done this and have some helpful hints before I begin? It
is
my Mother of The Bride dress for my daughter's wedding, I want to get
this
exactly right.

Thanks so much for any advice.
felwyn


I am guessing that this is a dress where the beading was done after
the seams were sewn and before the lining was sewn down. If so, I
would open up the lining from the bottom and carefully remove the
beading around where it needs taking in. I would take it in, take the
lining in, and re-sew the lining to the outer bodice at the armhole,
pressing properly at each step. I would then re-bead it before sewing
the lining back down at the bottom.

--Betsy



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