Center Bust Ruching

This is a great hack for all of my IBTC (itty bitty titty committee lol) friends. I almost always have a difficult time finding a woven top that fits me perfectly in the chest area because I don’t have the bust to fill the chest area. A quick hack I used to do before I learned how to sew was using a long and sturdy safety pin to create ruching down the center of the garment. This created a flattering neckline and also pulled the fabric towards the center, removing the gaps I experienced. 

Now, I sew in a small 3-4” elastic down the center for a more permanent fix. Yes, it does take longer than securing it with a safety pin, but it will last longer and I don’t have the fear of the safety pin popping open and poking myself as I wear the item.

Rolled Hemming [to Preferred Length]

Rolled hems are one of the most essential beginner sewing alteration skills I’ve used time and time again. It works for pants, dresses, sleeves, skirts, etc. 

I’m 5’0” tall, which means ankle length pants fit like a floor length style on me . . . midi length dresses fit like a floor length style . . . and on and on. I often have to alter the length of my items to fit my frame. This is where the rolled hem comes in handy!