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Altering a Mirrored Choli Most Mirrored cholis will need altering to fit as they come in small sizes, it is not difficult to do but can be fiddly. I have done one in the following way.
Too Small around the body
If there are not enough ties at the back to secure the top add some, these cholis usually tie at the back of the neck, and bottom of the choli you can see in the picture where the ties are. Some add a mid back tie as well to keep the choli firm around the bust. Cotton tape is good for this or some other sturdy braid / cord. Try it on for size if you can and estimate how much larger it needs to be, its not too critical because the back remains open you just need to make sure it is big enough to fit your arms and chest in it and move freely. I prefer to over estimate the size of the pieces to add as you can adjust it easily later.
On both sides.
You need to unpick the side seams as shown below, from the bottom of the choli through under the arm and to the end of the sleeve, so that the back part comes away completely on the side, it is still attached at the shoulder. Some have a small fabric diamond under the arm to allow for movement, you need to cut through the middle of this so that you have 1 straight side seam to add your piece into.
Cut a straight strip of fabric the desired width and length (end of sleeve to end of garment + hems). I have used 2 way stretch jersey and this works well as it is soft, stretchy and moulds to your body well, in a colour that complements the rest of the choli.
Carefully sew this strip to each side of the seam you have just unpicked, the choli fabric is thick here and sometimes there are mirrors in your way so take it slow, take care with the corners as well, you may need to adjust the width of this strip under the sleeve and the bottom below the bust but you can do this once both strips are in place and you can try the top on.
Do any adjustments needed to the strip you have just added. Try on the top inside out with the back tied and get a friend to pin it to size for you along the strip you have just added, once you are happy with the fit, sew the adjustments, trim the seams, do the hems and there it is.
Too High in the neck
You can drop the neckline by adding a piece in each shoulder, remove any additional pieces of decoration from the shoulder area. Try it on for size and estimate how much larger it needs to be. I prefer to over estimate the size of the pieces to add as you can adjust it easily later. On both sides.
There may or may not be a seam at the shoulder, if there is unpick it, if not you need to cut the choli at the top of the shoulder where a normal seam would be. This seam / cut will go from the neck to the end of the sleeve.
Cut a straight strip of fabric the desired width and length (end of sleeve to neck of garment + hems). I have used 2 way stretch jersey and this works well as it is soft, stretchy and moulds to your body well, in a colour that complements the rest of the choli.
Carefully sew this strip to each side of the seam you have just unpicked / cut, again the choli fabric is thick here and sometimes there are mirrors in your way so take it slow, you may need to adjust this strip at the top of the sleeve and at the neck but you can do this once both strips are in and you can try the top on.
Do any adjustments need to the strip you have just added. Try on the top inside out with the back tied and get a friend to pin it to size for you, once you are happy with the fit, sew the adjustments, trim the seams, do the hems, reattach the decorations and there it is.
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