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The latest addition to our You Can Make It program is our 'Make It Fit' series. This series will teach you how to adjust store bought clothing so that it fits. All the skills you need to quickly and easily adjust your store bought clothing are covered.

Have you ever thought;
Sewing is hard.
I don't have the time.
We now have the answer!

Our instructional 'Make it Fit' series was created for those with little or no sewing experience in an easy to understand format with step by step instructions included.

You can learn at your own pace with our DVD's or from a teacher that is local to you. Either way you will acquire the skills you need to get your store bought clothing to look and fit the way YOU want.

If taking lessons from one of our You Can Make It Teachers you will go to class with the garment that needs to be adjusted and go home with it fitting. Your class fee also includes the DVD with an instruction booklet covering all skills related to adjusting your garment.

We presently have the You Can Make It, fit for PANTS and SKIRTS completed.
Soon to follow are; tops, jackets and eveningwear

You bought it, now
You Can Make It fit
for PANTS

When you purchase store bought pants are they too long?
Are you afraid to tackle pants with cuffs?
Do you want to taper the leg width?
Do you need waist adjustments?
What about pants with elastic?

The following skills are covered:

Hem Lengths

Measuring Before the Pre-Wash

Measuring Pants After the Pre-Wash

The Triangle Theory

The Regular/Plain Hem or The Angle/Slant Hem

The Cuff Hem

The Elastic Hem

Machine Straight Stitching a Hem

Machine Blind Stitching a Hem

Hand Stitching a Hem

Adjusting the Pant Leg Width

Adjusting the Waist Fit

With MANY more great hints!

DVD is 1hr. 8 minutes ~ includes 16 page instructional booklet.

You bought it, now
You Can Make It fit
for SKIRTS

When you purchase store bought skirts do you wish to change the length?
Are you afraid to tackle skirts with a lining?
Do you want to change the skirt's flare?
Do you need waist adjustments?
What about skirts with elastic?

The following skills are covered:

Hem Lengths

Measuring Before the Pre-Wash

Measuring After the Pre-Wash

The Triangle Theory

Finalizing the Hem

Skirts with a Lining

Choosing a Hem

Machine Straight Stitching a Hem

Machine Blind Stitching a Hem

Hand Stitching a Hem

Adjusting the Skirt Width

Adjusting the Waist Fit

With MANY more great hints!

DVD is 1hr. 11 minutes ~ includes 16 page instructional booklet.

Our DVD's are professional reproduced by a glass master process
and can be played on any DVD player or computer with DVD capabilities.

Each DVD includes a step by step instructional booklet. Each DVD is indexed with chapters for easy and quick viewing. Each DVD is supplied in a hard cover case for years of protection.

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We will not only teach you how to adjust store bought clothing, but make sure that You Can Make It fit.

If you want to learn how to 'Make it Fit' from a Licensed You Can Make It Teacher... Simply fill out this form or give us a call at: 1-888-LRN-2-SEW (1-888-576-2739) and one of our friendly You Can Make It representatives will be happy to help you locate a teacher in your area!

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To print out an order form (.pdf file), CLICK HERE. Then either fax to us at (610) 760-9192 ,mail to our main offices, or call us toll free at 1-888-LRN-2-SEW.

Our video's are available through:

Our Main Office / Online Store

Any of our Licensed YCMI Teachers. (National & International).

Your local fabric store. (If not available at your local fabric store, be sure to ask them when they will be available!)