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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.

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Essentials Package

The Essentials Package is 21 items that I believe are essential to a successul clothing alteration business. Whether you work from home or from a shop these items will assist in the easy application of doing clothing alterations.

I would not be without my tailors arm. With this item I can shorten the sleeves on a lined jacket with ease. The sleeves are popped inside out and laid over the tailors arm allowing me to iron on interfacing easily. I take 30 minutes to shorten jacket sleeves that are lined. Now I have been doing it for a while, but without the tailors arm, it would take me longer.

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Jean Genie

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.

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

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Monthly Newsletter

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Testimonials

I am petite, so I usually take my clothing to a tailor for (costly!) alterations. Using your instructions this time I decided to have a go at shortening the sleeves on a lined jacket myself. Well it took a while, but thanks to your excellent diagrams and directions, I did it! Thankyou! I will now have the confidence to try other alterations too. Vanessa, United States February 2010 It cost Vanessa AUD$12.95 to purchase ebook eB101 Shorten sleeves on a lined jacket

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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 November 2009

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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 September 2009

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Just a note to let you know that the book arrived a couple of days ago. I have read half of it so far and love it. I have been sewing for years and this is the most help I have ever had with alterations. I am losing weight and this should help me to be able to alter and keep some of my favorite clothes. Easy to understand and helpful. Thank you for making it available to us. Pauline Fredriks, United States September 2009

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Good morning Judith - my book has arrived! it came via our postman 10 minutes ago. I obviously haven't had a chance to use the information, but from a quick look I can see already how useful it is going to be for me. As my weight does fluctuate with my meds, I can at least get a couple of seasons out of each outfit now. The drawings are nice and clear and plenty of them, thank you for the effort you have gone to. All the best, Suze from France

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Hi Judith,

Just to let you know my book has arrived safely in Scotland - thank you so much. It's fantastic, no wonder it took you years to put it together!! I already do quite a lot of alterations for friends, but its always been more by good luck than knowledge that they seem to have worked, so this will give me loads more confidence to try all sorts of things in the future. I've often considered doing alterations as a small business, but dismissed the idea as I've never been taught how to do it properly, so maybe you've set me off on a new career path...
Thanks again, kind regards, Jen from Scotland.

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Hi Judith

I received your book a couple of weeks ago. The information is just what I have been looking for. The best part for me is taking clothes in as I have been losing weight through Jenny Craig and I don't want to have to buy new clothes till I get to my desired weight. During the school holidays I will also be teaching my 13 year old daughter to sew which is very exciting for both of us. Than k you very much. Another Judith from Australia

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