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Can a pleated plaid skirt be cut down to a smaller size and look good?

My wife bought a jacket from Land's End that she really likes and it fits her great but they didn't have the matching skirt in her size. I was wondering if I bought the skirt for her if she could take it to an alteration service and have it cut down to fit her since she is a lot smaller than the sizes that are available. She is a 0 or 2 petite and the available sizes are 14 regular or larger.

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has a difficult time finding professional clothing that fits herwell.

If this is feasible, what would be a reasonable amount I could expect to add to the cost of the skirt for alterations. It is on sale for $39 marked down from $78.

I appreciate your responses.

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pearson1662
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> She has a difficult time finding professional clothing that fits her > well.>

you want to cut a size 14 to a 2? You'd be better off buying the biggest size and using it for yardage to make a whole new skirt. Seriously. And expect to pay $100 for custom sewing. As an alteration, I'd say " practically unfeasible". Don't expect it to be cheap, either, an alterationist would be making a whole new garment, not resizing the existing one.Alterations are best done when you are going just one or two sizes up or down not 6 or more. The propotions and seam placements are going to be all wrong.

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> She has a difficult time finding professional clothing that fits > her> well.

That site has the following description:

Comfortable contour waist Sassy inverted pleat Smooth full lining Two back welt pockets

IMNSHO, that's at least four strikes against a successful alteration, especially one as drastic as down-sizing from a 14 to a 0 or 2. That waist is going to be difficult, the lining makes it twice the job, and back welt pockets are going to end up all wrong. It *might* be advisable to purchase the largest size available, and use the fabric to make a custom skirt. Be aware, though that a custom garment is probably NOT going to cost even close to $39...

You're very nice to make this inquiry for her. (((hugs)))

Beverly

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Thanks for your reply.

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pearson1662

I'd talk to a professional alterationist. I'd consider doing something like that for myself or a close family member, but I have no idea of what the charges might be "for pay".

The skirt itself is fairly simple, and so can probably be treated as yardage. Your example is probably doable without major hair tearing, but it's undoubtedly going to run you more than the skirt had been priced at when it was full price.

I wouldn't consider trying to cut down one of the typical plaid skirts of my youth without having the skirt in front of me to examine so I can figure out if it's possible to match the plaid and do a decent job of resizing, and how the bulk of fabric has been handled at the hips (trimming out bulk makes reworking a skirt *so* much more interesting!) e.g.:

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down a jacket or top from a 14 to a 2, however, is nearly impossible.Or at least it'd be cheaper to make it from scratch. kay

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Kay Lancaster

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