Essie Karimi

Professional Tailor

Essie Karimi is a Professional Tailor and the Owner of Sew Fit Tailoring & Alterations, a sewing shop that has been operating for over 40 years. Essie specializes in tailoring, alterations, sewing, repairs, and redesign. Essie works on a variety of clothing types, including wedding dresses, formal wear, casual wear, sportswear, swimwear, and uniforms.

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Co-authored Articles (5)

How to

Hem a Skirt

Whether you're making a new skirt or you just cut one of your existing skirts shorter, you'll need to hem the bottom edge. But how? Don't worry! It's actually surprisingly easy, and we'll walk you through what to do step...

How to

Repair an Invisible Zipper

A guide to repairing zippers with different kinds of seams Invisible zippers add a sleek, flattering touch to your garments, but it can be frustrating when they stop cooperating. Invisible zippers tend to split at the...

How to

Take in a Dress at the Waist

Don't throw out the baggy dress that's been hiding in the back of your closet! Take in the waist to improve the fit and you'll feel like you've got a brand new dress. You can pin excess fabric along the side seams down t...

How to

Blind Hem Stitch

A blind hem stitch is a classic way to tailor trousers or skirts to the right length. This barely-visible hem creates a crisp, clean appearance and is easy to do with just a bit of practice. Many sewing machines have a s...

How to

Gusset Pants

A gusset is a diamond-shaped piece that is crucial for fitted pants. Having a gusset helps to prevent unsightly bunching around the crotch area. You can add a gusset while in the process of making a new pair of pants, or...