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I've always been fascinating with lights... all kinds. Flashlights,
Clip on lights and Desk Lights. As I get a little older it seems
I need more light to see, unless I want to wear my reading glasses
all the time which I am fighting. :)
I just loved, and I think you will too, this little but EXTREMELY
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Not only is the neck flexible so I can adjust to any position I
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I have one on my desk at home which no matter how much light I
have on or in the house, it seems dark. It is great when I sit
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Flexible LED Desk Light
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Easy Clothing Alterations Can Make a Simple Dress Look Spectacular
You might think so, but it could be one of two things: large hips
or a small waist. A quick look in the mirror will tell the story.
If your hips are large in proportion to the upper part of your
body, then full hips are the problem. If your hips are in
proportion to the upper part of the body, but the waist appears
small, then the problem lies in your waist. If your waist is
small, the garment's waist can be reduced by increasing the width
of darts and pleats. If your hips are large, the pattern needs to
be increased at the side seam in the hip area.
The biggest mistake a full-hipped individual makes is thinking
that pants that are snug in the hips will hold in the hips,
making them look smaller. This is not so! To camouflage a full
hip, the garment actually needs to be looser so it won't lock
onto the fullness. Full hips are better in drapey fabric, in
styles that are fuller at the hem, so that the hip appears
smaller by comparison. For the alteration given here, you will
need to know your full hip measurement, and how far down it is
from your waist.
FAST FIT SOLUTION
Determine the alteration amount by comparing your full hip
measurement plus ease to that of the sewing pattern measurement.
Make an addition to each side seam at the hip, tapering out half
of the addition by the bottom of the garment. A large addition
may also require adding at the waist, so that the side seams will
not wrinkle when pressed open.
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FEATURES:
- Includes 2 Drying Mitts (Length 11", Width 8")
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STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION
1. Measure the circumference of your full hip, and the distance
it is from your waist.
2. On the pattern, measure down the side seam the distance of
your full hip, starting at the waistline seam. Mark this spot
with an X. Then highlight the sizes that fit your measurements
with a highlighter pen, making smooth transitions to the smaller
size at the waist.
3. At the spot marked with an X, draw a line across the pattern
perpendicular to the grainline.
4. 0n this line, measure between the seam-lines of your size on
the front and back of your pattern. Compare the flat pattern
measurement to your measurement plus ease. The difference is the
total alteration amount. Divide this by four to determine the
amount you need to add to each side seam at the hip.
5. Make the side seam addition. Taper in only half of the
addition by the bottom of the garment; tapering in the full
addition will just emphasize the problem.
6. If you're adding a lot?more than 1/2 in. (1.3cm)?at each side
seam, you'll also need to add to the waist. The extra at the
waist can be taken out with wider darts or pleats. Make a gradual
transition into the waist for a flattering silhouette; a curve
that is too steep wrinkles when sewn in fabric and put on the
body.
FITTING TIPS
The circumference at the bottom of a straight skirt or full pants
can always be tapered in for a slimmer effect. But don't overdo
it?too much tapering leaves the hips looking larger.
If your garment has a pocket, there's no need to add to the
pocket facing or side front piece. The location of these pieces
will move out with the addition.
If you have to add a great deal at the hip, you will need to add
some at the waist so that the curve at the side seam is not too
pronounced. The waist can be reduced by increasing the size of
the darts and the pleats.
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Triple Flap Leather Wallet by Samsonite
List Price: $24.99
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This Triple Flap Leather Wallet features three button flaps
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This is one great deal. Grab a couple to keep extra on hand
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Perfect for traveling or to keep your receipts organized
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