I had a salwar that I really liked. The colors on it were great. The fit was okay. But it tore and according to the laws of the universe the tear was big.

Before:

Let me explain to you what it looked like (this would have been easier if I took a before photo). So the salwar looks like this, in shape. Please excuse my poor paint skillz.

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Anyway, I like my salwars to be more straight, rather than triangular; like these. See the difference?

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The rip occurred right above where the slit joins (where the triangle connects with the top part). To fix it, I cut where the rip occurred. Luckily it was the ideal length for a kurti top. But because it lost the weight of the extra fabric it was unflattering (when before it fit just fine). Why do I think projects like these would be easy?

To fix the shape, I tore open the seams on either side. I used a top I had already (that fit well) as a pattern and re-sewed the sides. Then I finished the edges to give it a professional look. I like the results, especially since this was my first (real) sewing project. I don’t count hems as a real project.

 After:

What do you think of it?

- ASH