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How to Take up Trousers

How to Take up Trousers

How to Take up Trousers at Alterations Boutique Manchester

If you are looking for a quick fix to trousers that are too long, follow our steps to taking up your trousers! Sewing sounds easier than it is, so you definitely want to try this out on an old pair of trousers and save your favourites for the professionals, but it’s always good to give something new a go. Keep reading for the 4 step process of taking up your trousers.

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MAR
24

What Ball Gown Should I Buy?

What Ball Gown Should I Buy?

By definition, a ball gown is a floor-length dress that is worn to a formal event. There are various different types of ball gowns on the market for you to choose from that are matched for different styles of events. Whether it be a summery occasion where you want something light and floaty to wear, or a winter ball perfect for a sparkly gown and added volume. It can be difficult to decide what ball gown you should buy for your event, which is why we have put together this helpful blog! Keep reading for advice on what style of ball gown you should buy for your next event. 

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JAN
17

4 Ways To Always Get That Perfect Fit

4 Ways To Always Get That Perfect Fit

If your favourite get-up doesn’t look as good as it once did, cocktail dress alterations could be your saving grace.

Whether you’ve put on a few pounds over the festive period or your New Year’s resolution is to get a little slimmer, you might have found that your going-out gear just isn’t fitting as well as it once did. It’s important to remember that no matter what shape your body is in right now, it can still look as good as ever. Cocktail dress alterations are here to save the day!

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NOV
15

Old Blouse Alterations: How To Give A New Look To An Old Blouse

Old Blouse Alterations: How To Give A New Look To An Old Blouse

Old Blouse Alterations

Why buy new when you can give your old clothing a little TLC?

Here are some old blouse alterations tips to get the right look.

It can be upsetting when your favourite piece of clothing starts to lose its sparkle. After all, we’ve all got that one item that has seen us through numerous nights on the town, or one that has given us the confidence to smash a job interview; it makes sense to be a little down about it! However, these days, there’s so much help available to bring our old favourites back to life – your prized blouse is no exception! Old blouse alterations from our Alterations Boutique experts will bring your sparkle back in a whole new way.

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OCT
09

How to Take in a Dress: Creating the Perfect Dress for You

How to Take in a Dress: Creating the Perfect Dress for You

Knowing how to take in a dress can make all the difference, if it is done correctly.

When it comes to dresses, the key is how it fits. Dresses we buy from high-street shops are made to standard UK sizes, categories we do not all fit in to. It is common that we go shopping for a dress and find one size fits in some areas and not the others, which can be extremely frustrating when you thought you had found the perfect outfit. This is where knowing how to take in a dress comes in! When something fits you flawlessly, you look and feel great. Alterations can turn a standard dress into the perfect outfit for you.

There are many alterations that can be made to a gown to achieve your desired result. If you’re looking for experts who know how to take in a dress, then keep reading to find out what we can do for you!

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