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Welcome to the Genie Centre Clothing Alteration Website

This website is devoted to providing you with information on "How To Perform Clothing Alterations".

Every body has a need at some point in their life to alter their clothes. A garment can be ruined because it is altered incorrectly, and that means a total waste of money. Usually this happens because people are trying to save money by doing the alterations themselves. Even with basic sewing skills, if they have no prior knowledge of how to accomplish the task they could destroy a garment.

Even with dressmaking and craft skills, the technique to alter a garment comes under a totally different method than either of these skills. I have had dressmakers say they would rather make a garment from scratch than alter one! I would rather alter one than make one!

I am constantly looking at ways to pass on my knowledge, and the first is the FREE Monthly Newsletter which offers you hints and tips on clothing alterations. My book Genie Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed is a beginners guide to clothing alterations, and there are also Clothing Alteration eBooks on specific topics (more being developed), and the lastest is the Clothing Alteration Home Business Package.

Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed

Electronic Version NOW available

This book covers the most common clothing alterations you will come across beginning with hems on trousers or jeans. But it's not just about how to shorten, because shoes and leg styles make a difference in the length a pair of trousers should be worn and this is covered as well. We look at how to get the right lengths and why one pair of trousers may be different from another. It takes the mystery out of clothing alterations. As a bonus, my invention the "Jean Genie" is attached to the inside front cover of the book. You will always cut the correct hem allowance for jeans with the Jean Genie, and it allows you to sew a professional jean hem with your domestic sewing machine sewing over the THICK SIDE SEAMS.

But it's not all about hems. There are illustrations and step by step guides on how to replace a zip in a pair of dress trousers and jeans.

On top of that is my technique for taking in which means you can achieve a successful clothing alteration 100% of the time by following the technique.

The electronic version of this book is now available. This version is a little cheaper to purchase PLUS you will be saving on postage, however you will not receive the Jean Genie because it is only available on the front cover of the physical book. Should you decide in the future (after you purchase the ebook) that you would like the hard copy, I am sorry but you would have to pay the full price plus postage. The electronic version is identical to the physical book as far as content is concerned.

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eBooks

Not everyone wants to receive a hard copy, and eBooks will save you the cost of shipping.

There are many different alterations to be covered, and I have begun with the most common requests. Each eBook has Step By Step Instructions along with illustrations for each major step.

eBooks can be downloaded directly to your computer which means no wait time.

If you have any subjects you would like as an eBook, email me.

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eDVDs

A few people have been asking for DVD's on certain clothing alterations. Once I have the electronic download book finished and this website is functioning correctly, I will begin doing DVD's. I would not expect to have anything done until 2010, but if you would like to put your name down for certain DVD's please email me.

I would prefer you to let me know specifically what type of alterations on DVD you are after.

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Business Package

In the current economic climate, people are looking for ways to earn extra income. You may have lost your job, or just want to earn extra income.

One of the many questions I get asked is "What should I be charging" and how do I go about starting up a clothing alteration business. So I have put together this comprehensive Clothing Alteration Home Business Package. There are Seven Modules, plus you will receive my book Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed in the physcial or eBook version. The choice is yours which version you choose.

Currently only available for Australian customers.

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Jean Genie

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The Jean Genie is my invention for sewing jean hems using your domestic sewing machine. There are similar products on the market, however the Jean Genie also ensures you get the hem allowance accurate and makes sure you cut on the correct line.

One of the comments I received in my shops from customers was "I can't take up my jeans on my domestic sewing machine", yet I only had domestic sewing machines in the shops.

In fact we would shorten jeans for large Jean manufacturers from their shops, going over every day to pick up and drop off, and we used my technique for sewing a Jean hem which is sewing "Topside" and using two threads in the machine which were chosen to match the colour on the jeans.

Did you know that if you take a kharki thread colour and mix it with a burnt orange thread colour you will get a colour that is not completely burnt orange, but has a tinge of green.

All this information on how to shorten jeans in is my book Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed, AND you receive the Jean Genie which is on the inside cover, AS WELL AS a DVD on how to use the Jean Genie.

You can charge AUD$15.00 to shorten jeans for friends and family or as a business working from home, and the hem looks very professional.

Currently only available with my book Genie Clothing Alteration Secrets Revealed.

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Monthly Newsletter

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Testimonials

I never thought clothing alterations would be so interesting. I enjoyed popping into your workshops at the convention in Tasmania, and because of that attended the workshop at Gerroa whilst you were in Sydney. My attitude to alterations has changed because of your workshops and I am extolling your virtues. Cheers Shan, Australian Sewing Guild Convention Committee Member

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Hi Judith
Just thought you would like to know the ladies of the ‘gong and Gerroa are raving about your workshops and are now enthused and checking out their wardrobes to see if they can alter some of their older garments.
Many thanks for taking time out to teach them, know you were appreciated. Hope you had a good and uneventful trip back home – I really enjoyed convoying with you south – so much more interesting than travelling on ones own.
Hugs
Merri

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I assisted Judith in a workshop that I had organised for the Australian Sewing Guild and was envious of the participants and what they were learning! So much so that as soon as I could, I attended Judith's workshop and the rest they say is history....... Since attending Judith's workshop, I have left my fulltime employment and opened my own Alteration business in Rockhampton. Judith is only a phone call away if I get stuck with a tricky alteration and her support and advice is invaluable. I have called my business I Sew and I am located at Shop 2/71 High Street, North Rockhampton, QLD 4701. Ph: 07) 4819 9382

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Hi Judith, I purchased your book and DVD and I wanted to let you know that I really LOVE this book. It tells me all I need to know about alterations and adjustments. I appreciate your excellent customer service and I received the book (in the USA) very promptly. Best regards, Tricia. United States

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Would like to say THANK YOU - as I received the book today. It is excactly what I wanted - I have only had a brief look and I am looking forward to learning heaps!
Thanks again for writing this book and I'm sure it will become my bible - so to speak!
Have a great day!
Marcia South Australia

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Your "How to Shorten Trousers with Cuffs" eBook is wonderful! Your explanations and observations along with the illustrations combine to make one of the most informative, interesting and entertaining reads I've experienced in a long time (and I'm including your website in this description too - Hints and Tips etc - its full of imagination and creativity! Take care, Betty Owingsville, USA

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The book came early last week. I like it a lot and have already taken in a lned jacket (never thought about turning it inside out!). I anticipate using it quite a bit. Good job! Amy. USA

Although I have been doing alterations and repairs for several years, your book has already been a help and introduced me to a new approach - especially trouser shortening! I am looking forward to using the Jean Genie. Back last year I was hemming a pair of jeans and got to the thick seam when the needle jammed (I was using a jeans needle) and broke - and so did the machine. It cost me a new computer motherboard (200 pound!) Emmeline, UK

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Just received your book - congratulations it is even more than I expected! You have done an excellent job and I look forward to exploring the many alteration techniques. Regards Margaret Gillery, Australia

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Thanks so much, love the book!! I now feel confident altering my clothes, what a wonderful source book. Thank you, Kris, United Kingdom

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