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Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:42 pm
by Belember
Hello!
I have a midi skirt that almost fits me; however it is a bit loose around the waist. The skirt does not have belt loops.
What can I do to bring the waist in about an inch (2.5 cm)? Also, are there any temporary solutions?
Thank you!
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:57 pm
by Mouse
Belember wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:42 pm
Hello!
I have a midi skirt that almost fits me; however it is a bit loose around the waist. The skirt does not have belt loops.
What can I do to bring the waist in about an inch (2.5 cm)? Also, are there any temporary solutions?
Thank you!
You may be able to make a wide belt work, even without the belt loops. The other thing you can use is an elasticated corset belt
https://amzn.eu/d/0b8LPWva or
https://amzn.eu/d/0bvkSgLl type things. Other than that, time to get the sewing machine out or eat more pies
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:14 pm
by Belember
Thank you, Mouse. I'll look into using a wide belt and see what I can come up with via the North American Amazon site.
You mentioned pies. Dutch Apple or Pecan?
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:51 pm
by Bill
Dutch Apple - AND - Pecan. Maybe with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, too.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:38 pm
by Jim
I've fixed several of those by threading elastic through the waistband. Quite simple even for someone with my very limited sewing skills.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:46 pm
by Belember
I prefer my pie room temperature and my ice cream cold. Ice cream should be served and consumed frozen.
Go Vanilla, Go!
Using elastic via threading is a good idea, too. Thank you.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 3:52 pm
by Seb
Should be fairly easy to pinch in a dart at the waist and. Tack it down with a few hand stiches to try it out. Safety pins will work as a quick and temporary solution.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:10 pm
by Brad
Apple pie should be eaten with melted sharp cheddar on top as they do in Vermont.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:31 pm
by Uncle Al
Brad wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:10 pm
Apple pie should be eaten with melted sharp cheddar on top as they do in Vermont.
I've tried that and it
IS good
Also try warm pumpkin pie with a drizzle of honey on top. Yummy
I guess this is another way of tightening a loose skirt
Uncle Al
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Sat Jun 29, 2024 6:53 pm
by crfriend
Uncle Al wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:31 pmI guess this is another way of tightening a loose skirt
Yep, tighten the skirt by enlarging the wearer! There is always more than one way to skin a cat.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2024 12:31 am
by timemeddler
Belember wrote: ↑Fri Jun 28, 2024 1:42 pm
Hello!
I have a midi skirt that almost fits me; however it is a bit loose around the waist. The skirt does not have belt loops.
What can I do to bring the waist in about an inch (2.5 cm)? Also, are there any temporary solutions?
Thank you!
Is it a zipper closure? then it's easy and can be done by hand, just unpick it with a seam ripper, fold it over the extra amount on the top, flatten, pin and re-stich.
Re: Loose skirt around the waist
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2024 10:42 pm
by Belember
It is not a zippered closure. I ended up using a safety pin for temporary use until I can get the skirt in front of a sewing machine.
